B0RIS Posted September 14, 2005 at 12:05 AM Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 at 12:05 AM I bought a sword the other day and found this inscription on it. I really want to know what it says. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outofin Posted September 14, 2005 at 03:46 AM Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 at 03:46 AM Couldn't recognize the 2nd character due to the image quality. Something about "today" and "god". The last 3 charaters mean "presented to righteous warrior", which of course makes huge sense on a sword. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuchi Posted September 14, 2005 at 04:16 AM Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 at 04:16 AM I'm not so sure about the second character either, 由 or 古? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atitarev Posted September 14, 2005 at 04:17 AM Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 at 04:17 AM I'll leave to someone to translate but I've read these characters: 今古有神奉志士 jīn gǔ yǒu shén fèng zhì shì Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunyoujie Posted September 14, 2005 at 04:31 AM Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 at 04:31 AM If there was God nowadays and historically, he would respect those persons of ideals and integrity. hope it could be helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashiriKata Posted September 14, 2005 at 07:48 AM Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 at 07:48 AM Just for the gist of it: Edit: Deleted. Not quite sure now, sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashiriKata Posted September 14, 2005 at 09:06 AM Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 at 09:06 AM OK, I'll have another go: This is an imitation sword with the phrase 今古有神奉志士 as engraved on the sword which Tom Cruise used in The Last Samurai.In the context of the transition between the old time and the modern time in the film, the meaning of the phrase can be understood roughly: (Whether it's in the) past or present, there are always God-fearing/ noble Samurai. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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