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JAPANESE BLADE MARKINGS
The blades of swords, knives and bayonets are often marked to indicate different type of information. things such as
blade strength, location of manufacturing, unit of issue, etc. are indicated.
The markings are inscribed in different ways. Sometimes in the shape of symbols, other times by using letters from
the alphabet or kanji symbols.
BAYONET MARKINGS
The following are pictures showing some of the markings found in Japanese Arisaka bayonets used during WWII.
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Arsenal marking |
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Arsenal marking |
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Arsenal marking |
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Arsenal marking |
Sword tang markings
The Samurai swords also have markings. Most of them are found in the tang area. There are exceptions to this rule,
specially with machine made blades.
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Marking |
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This is the mark of the Cherry blossom. The symbol of the Japanese Imperial Army. |
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Marking |
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Marking |
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This is an arsenal Marking. Stamped on Samurai swords with machine made blades. |
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