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My guess is, that this was why I asked the question; because I did not "really think" anything and wanted input.

Very cool, thank you all. I figured it wasn't worth much of anything based on how it appeared. Is anyone interested in it? Just pay shipping and I'd be happy to send it to you. It was a gift so I don't want any profit or anything, but I'd like it to go somewhere it would be displayed or appreciated properly.

sure, I think I can remove it. I *think* it’s wired down. I’ll look this evening.

thank you! I appreciate that input. I was guessing some sort of netsuke type deal.

Anyone know much about this sort of thing? Was given it as a gift a while ago and don’t know much except what’s obvious from the writing on the back that says “post-war Japan 1950s.” it’s maybe 2.5”x2.5” in size roughly.

This blade and fittings are now up for sale as a package deal, and a donation will be made to NMB upon successful sale. Thank you for all your interest and information and time! once again NMB comes through.

Thank you Bruce! I truly appreciate your time and knowledge. If anyone is interested please let me know and just make me a reasonable offer. I will make a donation to NMB, and will put it up officially for sale later today.

DANG Bruce that is great info! So what am I looking at here then? Could you sum it up for me? Thank you for taking the time to answer all of my questions! I'm just looking to ask fair value for it, the person who gifted it to many years ago is estranged from me now for a lot of reasons so I don't wish to own the blade anymore.

Thank you Bruce. That's very helpful to know. I obtained the following measurements: Nagasa 26" Nakago 8.5" Also upon removal of the unmatching habaki and closer examination, I found these on the back half of the nakago on the mune-machi side (that would face in towards the crook of your thumb and forefinger, forgive me if there is a term for this area on the nakago specifically but I do not know it). Can anyone identify them?

I agree completely. This was simply how the sword was given to me, along with a handmade wooden tsuka (nothing good or worth keeping, it was basically just a block of wood taped up). I will take some measurements.

Tsuba and seppa.

I thank you for this information! Very interesting. what is the fair value of something like this? I would like to sell it here at NMB and do not want to ask too much (or too little ha ha).

Hello all, I was gifted this years ago. I have maintained it in approximately the condition it was given to me in, and really have not done anything to it other than keep it from degrading. Anyone have any input on what I'm looking at here? It was discussed a while back on NMB but I don't believe I came up with a solid answer. Sorry, I am struggling a little bit with the forum upload size.