Re purposed Japanese Sword in Ethnic dress.

Tim Simmons · 29th October 2021, 11:48 AM

Interesting looks like PNG ww2.

Kmaddock · 29th October 2021, 05:15 PM

Thanks Tim,

It will be interesting to see if the handle is removeable and if there are any markings on the tang, I probably don't want to find out it is 15th century blade as it looks in terrible condition.

A friends uncle was going to throw it in the bin but remembered me from a pub conversation and asked if it is of interest to me so at least it is saved now.

I will post better pictures when I have it in hand.

Regards,

Ken

Battara · 30th October 2021, 01:54 AM

The cowrie shell beads look like West Africa to me.

29th October 2021, 11:48 AM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	Interesting looks like PNG ww2.

29th October 2021, 05:15 PM	#2
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	Thanks Tim, It will be interesting to see if the handle is removeable and if there are any markings on the tang, I probably don't want to find out it is 15th century blade as it looks in terrible condition. A friends uncle was going to throw it in the bin but remembered me from a pub conversation and asked if it is of interest to me so at least it is saved now. I will post better pictures when I have it in hand. Regards, Ken

30th October 2021, 01:54 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	The cowrie shell beads look like West Africa to me.