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A sort of "stage name" then? I'll try to find some info on the name then. Thank you. Sorry about that I actually meant to post it in Translations... but this is fine too =D

Thank you, Mark. I'm only just getting into Japanese culture myself, but isn't Yoshisada a first name? Or is there a Yoshisada family name too?

Hello, I saw this sword online. The blade looks fine, but I have my doubts when I get to the nakago. Can anyone identify this signature, please? This other looks fishy, but I'm curious what the mei is supposed to be. Is it actually a swordsmith name? Thank you!

Let me try again, if not I have the pic online here. So, a Japanese replica would have to be like today's ones, zinc blade or the likes? This one is steel, so I guess it would discard it as Japan made, huh?

Hello. I am not aware of what replicas were being made in Japan (or if any) back in the 80's. The below pic is a replica blade, supposedly Japanese, from the 80's. Going from my knowledge of current market I would say it's Chinese, of course, but just wanted to check if any forumers here are aware of any Japan-made replicas back then. Also, assuming this is not Chinese or gibberish kanji as they usually make, is this horimono readable? What does it mean, if so? Sorry this is absolutely not a Nihonto, but I deal with Asian antiques in general, not just Nihonto swords, and maybe someone here can illustrate me a little on 1980's Japanese replica swords they may know of... I will appreciate any and all impressions you guys would like to share. Thank you!