✅ SOLVED Japanese sword text

[EnvoyToTheMolePeople]

Hello all. I tried to translate what it says on this sword I found for sale, but I'm not having any luck. Can anybody read this?

 

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[pepperj]

Hello all. I tried to translate what it says on this sword I found for sale, but I'm not having any luck. Can anybody read this?
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Looks like there might be some of the information missing (Incomplete)
Here's a link to the maker's stamps for swords if it's from Japan even.

Unveiling the Mysteries of Japanese Sword Markings and Stamps

Japanese sword stamps offer much information about the blade itself. Learn more about the meaning of the different stamps and markings on a Japanese blade.

swordencyclopedia.com

 

[Retired Sarge]

I'm on the fence on this being Japanese writing, seems too fluid/loose to me, looks something like Arabic, Indian, Hindu etc. But then again I could be wrong.

A good place to post and get a diffinitive answer would be in the Japanese section of wehmacht awards. There are several sword experts on there, that can read/translate Japanese. I can cross post for you over there and link the thread here. A complete picture of the sword and scabbard would be helpful in IDing it.

https://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/forum/ken-jasper-international-militaria-forums/japanese-militaria-forum

 

[pepperj]

I'm on the fence on this being Japanese writing, seems to fluid/loose to me,ooks something like Arabic, Indian, Hindu etc. But then again I could be wrong.

A good place to post and get a diffinitive answer would be in the Japanese section of wehmacht awards. There are several sword experts on there, that can read/translate Japanese. I can cross post for you over there and link the thread here. A complete picture of the sword and scabbard would be helpful in IDing it.

https://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/forum/ken-jasper-international-militaria-forums/japanese-militaria-forum

Have to be a member to view your link Sarge

 

[Retired Sarge]

Have to be a member to view your link Sarge

I'm a member and can cross post if needed, with OPs approval, and report back what is said.

 

[BROBS]

Hello all. I tried to translate what it says on this sword I found for sale, but I'm not having any luck. Can anybody read this?
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Text does not appear Japanese

 

[BROBS]

Text does not appear Japanese

Also, Japanese katanas have the markings on the tang, not on the blade. I’m guessing what you’re looking at is a Pakistan knock off.

 

[Retired Sarge]

Also, Japanese katanas have the markings on the tang, not on the blade. I’m guessing what you’re looking at is a Pakistan knock off.

Agree Pakistani or Indian knock off or possibly a tourist piece.

 

[BAW]

Are you sure it is Japanese? Some Vietnamese swords and Burmese dhas look very similar to Japanese swords. Pictures of the complete item might help.

 

[EnvoyToTheMolePeople]

Here's the hibid link where I found it:

Vintage Samurai Style Sword | Live and Online Auctions on HiBid.com

hibid.com

 

[robertk]

Here's the hibid link where I found it:

Vintage Samurai Style Sword | Live and Online Auctions on HiBid.com

hibid.com

I could be wrong, but it looks like a modern Chinese mass market piece. "Samurai style" doesn't mean it's a samurai sword. Pretty much anything that looks like a katana gets called "samurai style". I wouldn't bid on it.

 

[pepperj]

Here's the hibid link where I found it:

Vintage Samurai Style Sword | Live and Online Auctions on HiBid.com

hibid.com

For a few bucks it would be worth it for a wall hanger.
Friend was looking for a good sword for processing his feathered flock.
I think he watched too many foreign movies when he was young.

 

[FailCat]

I am generally not good at Japanese but I can read hiragana and katakana. This is Japanese hiragana that I think says (Google Translate links so you can see the characters) "anitsuiteha" or "anitsuiteo". I have no idea what this is actually supposed to be/mean, but that's what the characters look like to me.

 

[BoulderTroll]

It's Japanese, hiragana. I might be wrong on the second character, but I think it's:
Atatsuiteha

ah-tah-su-ee-teh-ha

 

[FailCat]

It's Japanese, hiragana. I might be wrong on the second character, but I think it's:
Atatsuiteha

ah-tah-su-ee-teh-ha

That second character looks more like a に (ni) than a た (ta) to me, but this person's penmanship is worse than mine is (and that's saying something, LOL), so it's hard to say. 🤷‍♀️

 

[ARC]

It's Japanese, hiragana. I might be wrong on the second character, but I think it's:
Atatsuiteha

ah-tah-su-ee-teh-ha

Perhaps... good call.

I was thinking possible Grass Script.
This sword IS Japanese... I need to see the rest of it... in detail ... to see if a modern repro or ?
So...
More pictures with Habaki removed (collar)... and detail of Mune (back of blade / spine).
Plus a few more pictures overall.... including any and all hardwares.
BTW..
From picture you either have a Tanto... Or a Wakizashi / nihontō.

 

[BoulderTroll]

That second character looks more like a に (ni) than a た (ta) to me, but this person's penmanship is worse than mine is (and that's saying something, LOL), so it's hard to say. 🤷‍♀️

You are correct, I was mistaken on the ni!

I asked a Japanese friend and they said it doesn’t make any sense haha

 

[IHC656]

Are you sure it is Japanese? Some Vietnamese swords and Burmese dhas look very similar to Japanese swords. Pictures of the complete item might help.

I can tell you for sure this is not Vietnamese text.
Example:
Chào buổi sáng (translation- good morning)

 

[robertk]

Here's the hibid link where I found it:

Vintage Samurai Style Sword | Live and Online Auctions on HiBid.com

hibid.com

I see that the auction site says the price realized was $21. Did you buy it? Just curious.

 

[ARC]

I see that the auction site says the price realized was $21. Did you buy it? Just curious.

Good work... Robert K

its a Chinese knockoff of a Japanese sword.... IMO.

MAN O MAN that picture the OP posted was misleading... :/