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Posts are signed. Not trying to be a S.A., but please see the bottom of my posts. This is the general discussion forum. This isn't a WTB post, just wonder where they are? Are they gerenally not sold or marketed online? If so that's fair and I can understand that. I'm just curious if they are out there I'd like to look. I found the Modern Tosho site that's the one I was talking about in my previous post. Just didn't name it. Thanks,

Newly made traditionally made swords. Where are they? Ones made in the 80's, 90's or 2000's. You can search online and find site after site of swords made all the way back to the 1300s, tons from the 1600s, which is incredible to me, but try to find one made last year! I found one site that had sold 2 unpolished blades from a few years ago that that's about it. Just curious. Thanks,

Thanks I was thinking it may have to do with the way they are photographed. I'm not looking at any blade in particular, just a general question. I guess it could be a little of a let down for some one if they were expecting such a dramatic difference as the professional photo make it look. I've looked at books and photos online over the years but never had the chance to see one up close and personal and thought I'd ask.

Kidding a little in the title, but I have question that I've been meaning to ask for a while. Having never seen a traditionally made Japanese sword in person, do they appear the same in real life as in photos? Let me explain that a little. :lol: In most of the photos there is such a color difference between the cutting edge of the blade and back of the blade. It's almost like it's as dark as the bluing on a gun barrel. Anyways, digging the site!

Thanks guys for your help. Does the rest of the translation seem correct? I have some more pics of the rest of the sword, I have to get them uploaded first though.

Thanks Mark for the info. Charlie thanks for the link I used that site to kinda verify what some others have given me. Any links telling who he was or any details about his work. I'm pretty sure this sword isn't traditionally made. I've looked really closely and as bad as I would want it to be I really doubt it is.

First I want to say Hi to everyone. This looks to be a really cool place, been lurking for a few days. -------------- I have a WWII Japanese sword that I purchased years ago and I'm just now trying to get some info on it. I think I have it fairly accurately translated, but it wasn't on a sword message board so I thought I'd come to the experts and get it verified. Pictures first then what info I've been able to acquire. 昭和十九年六月 (showa jyu nen roku getsu) = year 19 of showa era, June. June 1944 信光 : Nobumitsu In red : 二九六 〇 = 2960 What do you guys think? I'm guessing, but do you think the red paint would just be for inventory purposes? Also on the JSSUS site I found this. Nobumitsu 信光 Chikushu ju Sa 1926 Is there any other information on this guy? I don't have any pics of the blade and fittings at the moment, but will put some up if there's interest. Everything looks in pretty good shape to me. Thanks in advance.