Mineo29

There is no rust on it. It is just grease i believe and it has a dull color i guess from age.

Would it be wise to clean the blade? Or would i be taking away historical value to it? As well as collectible value? Thank you once again everybody for your patience and knowledge on my sword.

Would anybody have an opinion on to why their is no signature of the opposite side of the tang? Every reference shot i have seen so far has one

Thank you Cabowen. Kusunokimasahige, Could it possibly be that Kanenobu signed it at a later date in his life? Or is this clearly like you suggest, a false signature? One thing i do notice is their is no signature on the opposite side of the tang like the one you posted.

Thank you, and i will read the FAQ. I was always nervous cleaning the blade being its so old. Being it is a Shinto Seki Kanenobu, would anybody happen to give a opinion on when it was made?

Cabowen, For some reason somebody put scotch tape on the blade for no apparent reason.

Would these nic's on the blade suggest it was used in battle?

Thank you for your help!

Yes i do.

Or could it be a reproduction back from the 1940's that somebody had in their home? I mean i was told by my uncle that it was found in a cave. Thanks for all your help.

could it be a much older stamp then the one shown on that web page?

I the sword is from my great Uncle Sunny. he is 96 now and obtained this during WWII. Thank you guys for your reply's.

I was wondering if anybody could tell me what this says? Thank you so much for your help.