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Hi Bruce, I believe the mounts are Kyu Gunto maybe type 19. Very basic

Kunishige? It is a nicely forged Wakizashi with a very distinct hamon. Of course I’m wondering if anybody is familiar with the Smith and school and any information you could provide or direction to point me in thank you.

Now that I think about it, I’ve seen auction houses that sell anything and everything take better detailed pictures of Japanese swords

I requested better pictures showing detail, but it was suggested that I see the blade in person. That is unfortunate as I’m sure they are capable and most likely confirms that the blade is very tired, and therefore not in line with the price.

Good points. I requested detailed pics.

It’s in the link. 1.3m yen

https://sanmei.com/contents/media/F2339_S1495_PUP_E.html I think this is a beautiful sword. It does not seem too unfairly priced but yet it is not sold. I am only an amateur with thoughts that I’ve crossed my mind that may be holding it back is it’s length. Is this also a den attribution? the Hon’ami papers are nice and it is unfortunate that the sword got separated from it Sayagaki. Being in Japan, I’m sure it has been submitted to juyo but not passed. that is probably a reasonable assumption? Anyways, I think it is very attractive with no obvious flaws.

Steve thank you for taking the time to help me out. Much appreciated

I tossed a bid on a recent auction and ended up buying. I like it, it's very nice to my eyes. Hoping someone can assist with the translation. Many thanks.

That is beautiful

Great overall shape and lovely kissaki

Colin, I suggest you make a doctors appointment immediately to dislodge the horseshoe wedged in your arse.

Holy s**t. That is beautiful. What a nakago.

I for one am anxious to see pictures

Ray thank you for that. Do you think it was made this way as in ubu? It’s interesting how similar it is.

https://www.touken-matsumoto.jp/en/product/shousai/KA-0511 what style is this it is one I have not seen before and seems unusual. Did it serve a purpose ? Was it artistic? Was it done at time of forging or later?

I love this sword. Great shape and size. Wonderful nakago