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Hello, I can see a difference of opinion when it comes to dates. Some claim Bunmei and some Eisho for No-Sada. Shodai Bunmei and Nidai Eisho, where Nidai supposedly is No-Sada and Shodai is Oya. I can also find different origin in terms of school influence. Some of you might have more dates and info?

Thank you John and BaZZa, It's an early mei from Yamano Nagahisa. Was hoping that someone had a specimen from a book or an actual blade.

Hi all, Does anyone have a blade with a Tameshi mei from pre Kanbun and from Yamano Kanjuro? I need some reference blades. The thing I'm really curious about the a prefix that I have never seen before (I know they come in different variations) and want to know how common it is: 截手 I have seen a lot of Kanbun blades in general and no one with this prefix. So I assume it is an old style. My blade was tested 1636. (Made a typo with date, corrected)

Thank you very much : )

Mishina rocks! I have a playlist on my YouTube channel, during the coming weeks there will be more Mishina blades added to the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9hcecXUdJrr_A8XVBIHPe4n1Uul0qNYT

Eddie, I have one coming up this Friday on my YouTube channel. Have a look at it if you like. I couldn't find any link to "your" blade. If you want to share, please PM : )

Hello, From a studying point of view there is a lot to learn from a mumei blade. From a value point of view with, authentic, mei. More value if it is dated I would like to think.

I know a few too. If interested. Send me an email.

Hi all! Next important milestone reached: 200+ videos! There are actually already 252 uploaded and waiting to be published. I will be at the Stockholm Antiques Fair this year too: http://www.antikmassan.se/2018/digital-stands/nihonto-europe

This is why I make videos of the swords. If there is any doubt for any reason. the video shows everything. Every little scratch. I think you should do this first. Check your pictures. Are they really accurate? 90% of the pics here (and elsewhere) really bad. Maybe the customer/buyer thinks you tricked him by bad photos? If there is no doubt about the pictures and description of the goods, go ahead to the next step. That is my recommendation.

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Hi Alex, Would be interesting to see it. I have a papered Naohide (son of Naokatsu). Allegedly he made swords in the style of his father. Since the Naohide is mumei, there is always doubt unless no reference work is at hand.

Here is a good example of the relationship, maybe even the "Masa" was inherited to the school?

About the horimono. It's really a non-discussion or a non-debate since the final comment/question will be: When was the horimono added? So, it will be an ongoing argument regardless if this is seen on any cutting instrument of any year or era. Not taking any side in the discussion. I've read topics like this before...