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First of all thank you for your comments, I really appreciate it. I was a bit confused regarding the date Steve, because I found two different dating methods: Showa (1926) +14 - 1 = 1939 and 1926 + 14 = 1940 (Southern Nengo method). Probably the experienced collector knows the difference for me it was making a guess at that moment. John, it was an informed decision and I always ask myself when selling something: will it change my life drastically. In this case it isn't. The memories of my grandfather will always be with me, with or without the sword and beside that specific era there's fortunately more to tell about him. It's a true piece of history, for some to collect for others not...finally it's just a matter of interest! Hopefully there will be a collector who I can make happy with this sword and not just a gardener who will use it to chop his hedges...

Thank you Stephen for your confirmation, made my search expedition well deserved. There's a lot of info to be found but to identified the maker was a bit more difficult. I found him by accident in an other forum because I recognized the characters on a picture. For me, its time to say goodbye, this piece deserves a new owner. Lying on the ceiling is not the best spot to shine. Could you tell me what would be a fair price?

Hello dear members, I'm curious what your opions are regarding the markings on the tang. My search on the internet revealed the name of Kojima Kanemichi, dated august 1940 but as an unexperience owner I drop this here knowing there are a lot of experience members on board. Appreciate all comments History: My grandfather was a POW during WWII and afther his liberation he brought this sword back to the Netherlands. Edwin