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I have a samurai sword my grandfather brought back to the US after WWII and I recently discovered an inscription of Asian characters on the tang (beneath the handle). I'd love to know what it says if you can read the characters. I have been told that the inscription often identifies the place of sword manufacture and the artisan's name who made it. I would love ANY information or help you can give me! Thank you and five stars for your help!

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I have a Japanese sword brought back to the US after WWII and I recently discovered an inscription of Japanese kanji on the tang (beneath the handle). I'd love to know what it says if you can read the characters. Thank you and five stars for your help!

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Thank you!

I would love to know what this says. Two photos and I am told it is written in Greek. I'll happily give 5 stars for your help! Thank you!

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I would love to know what this says. Two photos and I am told it is written in Greek. I'll happily give 5 stars for your help! Thank you!

Photo 1: http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6913/057optimiz...

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Photo 2: http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/5650/058optimiz...

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I can't read it, can you?

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