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With a lot of help and clues and outright givemes, here it goes.... Showa=1926 Ju=10 Ku=9 Nen= Year Ju=10 Gatsu=Month 1926 + 19=1945 -1= 1944, Tenth month= October. Smith= Naosuke Thanks for all the help, David

Would somebody translate this for me. Thanks, David C

From my book by John Yumoto, it states that the smith Toshitsugu was from the Bitchu province in the year 1211. Have I read this right? Thanks, David C

This sword was brought back to the U.S. by my friends father who was with the 2nd Marines. Could anyone please translate this for him. Thank you, David C.

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Thank you both for your help. David C

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Hi, I have bought a sword that was probably made by Masanori in May of 1944. It has a straight temper line but it does not seem to have yokote line. Is that normal for swords made in 1944? I truely appreciate all the help from the people on this board. Thank you, David C.

The sword I have has late war hardware but the kashira seems out of place. This one has no dimples in it. What do you think? Thanks for the help, David C

Hi, I am new to Samurai Swords and was wondering if someone could translate this blade for me. Thank you, David C