Katana original ?

RobT · 18th January 2026, 11:41 PM

aspalathos,

Pieje is correct. Never clean the tang beyond a bit of WD40 and a soft cloth. I advise you to check out the Nihonto Message Board forum for full advice on the care and feeding of Japanese swords. It is a world unto itself and if you don't know what to do, you can make a grave error that will damage your piece and significantly erode its value. Your blade has a signature which means that it is at least a cut above the entirely factory made blades. Someone on the message board will be able to translate the signature.

Sincerely,
RobT

18th January 2026, 11:41 PM	#11
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 618	Nakago=Tang aspalathos, Pieje is correct. Never clean the tang beyond a bit of WD40 and a soft cloth. I advise you to check out the Nihonto Message Board forum for full advice on the care and feeding of Japanese swords. It is a world unto itself and if you don't know what to do, you can make a grave error that will damage your piece and significantly erode its value. Your blade has a signature which means that it is at least a cut above the entirely factory made blades. Someone on the message board will be able to translate the signature. Sincerely, RobT

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