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Hi Peter, No i havnt what is it? Although i love the swords and there history, Im afraid i am self taught and dont know that much. Please excuse my ignorence. Mark

Hi Grey, Yes it has been beat up, there are file marks all along the blade. I have heard people remark on the curve off the blade as well. Do you think it could of been caused by someone sharpening it on a steel, like you do before you carve your roast dinner. The person who owned it was very ignorent of its history, exept that it was brought back by her decendent Captain Francis Stuart who was an 1800's sea captain.

Thanks David, Is that all it says? It has normal gunto mounts, could it have been put in different mounts. It never seemed to sit in the mounts properly plus the extra hole in the top of the tang is a mystery. Regards Mark

Thankyou David, how can i find more about him and where he worked.

Here is another that i own, could someone please tell me what it say's and any info on the maker if known? It is interesting to note the hamon is in 2 completly different styles, is this normal? Regards Mark

Hi Guys, can you help please translate this signature? I have a couple of others you could help with but let's start with this. Thanking you for any assistance in advance. Who made it? where abouts did he work? and when? thanks for your help. Mark

Not sure what you mean John? Regards Mark

Hi Guys, First post and looking for your input. My uncle was a samurai sword collector who died a little while ago, he left me 4 swords and a mass of swordsmith signatures any light you can shed would be great. I also picked up a tanto that was left to me in a different will so ill start with that. I know from its family history that it was brought back from the Japan's about 1860 to 1870. Any info you guys can shed would be much appreciated. The old lady who owned it, had used it to open letters for the last 40 years.