Deshi

thankyou for your speedy responses Jacques & hybridfiat, The hamon is defineatly there. I've taken another picture with the flash turned on, unfortunately my photography skills are not quite there. Regarding the mei, i showed a Japanese friend on mine and she said that the mei was indecipherable to her, much like the way westerners sign their signature on a document. any ideas? I'm a little lost on this one.

Hi all, I'm new to nihonto collecting and i have just purchased my first potential restoration job (very excited about the prospect of sending it to Japan for a traditional polish). Before i even contemplate sending it to Japan i was hoping for a bit of help from the comunity in translating the signature. I have spent several hours online looking for references, with no success. I purchased the blade from an antique dealer and he has given me the following information: Nagasa – 72cm Sori – 12mm Motothaba 32mm Sakihaba – 22.5mm Motokasane 8mm Kissaki – 37mm Hamon – Suguha Any information regarding this translation will be very much appreciated. Cheers, John