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here's a better picture of the tang. And i want to thank everyone so much for the speedy responses. But last question any idea on its worth or is it even legal? Not really sure on how Katana ownership is handled.

I will attach the other picture but at the moment the sword is still at my friends house. I will try to go back tomorrow and take some better pictures. Unfortunately, i only had my phone with me so the overall quality will be lacking. And thank you for the speedy reply.

Not really sure the meaning on the sword tang. Japanese isn't really my thing. Has a chrysanthemum on tang and carved etching. His parents say that the grandfather was gifted the sword.