Katana original ?

JayHasAKeris · 19th January 2026, 01:19 PM

That is very common. As already recommended, the NMB will likely give you the assistance you need.. They were very helpful about a nihonto of mine there and were incredibly swift and knowledgable. Japanese swords is a world of its own, just like keris. They have decades of research ahead of you, ask the experts

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Originally Posted by aspalathos

Hi and thanks to all. What I find strange is that the tang only has one hole.

Rick · 19th January 2026, 04:27 PM

https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/

JayHasAKeris · 19th January 2026, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/

They have a specific translation section... wasn't sure if a link was allowed! Be sure to post a picture of the Mei (the sword signature... those japanese signs hidden under the handle) there, but right way up

Battara · 20th January 2026, 04:01 PM

The link can be allowed if it is not to something involving selling/buying.

aspalathos · 20th January 2026, 07:29 PM

Gentlemen, thank you very much, it's great to be a member of this forum. There are wonderful and patient people who are always there to help.
Thanks !!!

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aspalathos Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 122	Gentlemen, thank you very much, it's great to be a member of this forum. There are wonderful and patient people who are always there to help. Thanks !!!