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Yeah I like that one! If I May ask how do you get the pictures to show up without a link? I thought I knew the coding but no matter what I do I can't seem to figure it out again. Thanks Dwain

Just posting this to share. Anyone ever seen a style such as this? Very minimalistic and modern in a way (for the time) https://flic.kr/p/29AZNbg Thanks! Dwain

Wow that's amazing. Makes me think of all the sad families who had to give their heirlooms up. Those big piles really puts things into perspective. Almost as bad as the story about the piles of swords being bulldozed into the harbor

Ahh I see! Yes I'm learning I think I have narrowed it down to the Katsu family crest. In the samurai revolution it lists (Rintaro) Katsu Kaishu wearing this exact Mon and also I have found his standard flag with exact same symbol. So I guess he is somewhat of a high ranking official/family?

Thanks! Is that a family name or actual person? I'm researching now. Maybe Katsu family?

Hello again. I was wondering if anyone can translate or know any history of the #16 family crest? Thanks Dwain https://pin.it/lqp24srjevypjs

Sadamune? Haha

Thank you. I haven't seen those sites yet looks like a bunch of great information. Ill definitely read through that later after work AOI dated it to mid/late Muromachi, can't remember which one but was unsure of Mei but had some ideas tho. One of the Sukesada smiths possibly. Well let's just say Sada for now haha but the more I look at the Mei the more it looks like it might be referring to a date? Doesn't really look like a "Sada" character to me in pics but then again I'm a rookie so what do I know Here's another couple pics https://flic.kr/p/NECamW https://flic.kr/p/2aNeRBZ

Thank you! My name is Dwain from southern California! I understand Gi Mei but old forgery is interesting to me. Funny how so much has advanced and society hasn't changed much. I'm not judging this item yet as authentic Mei but the chance is there it's authentic. Such is the gamble of life I guess If the Mei is real or not doesn't matter much because I became interested in this blade before noticing it even had a possible Mei! I like blades such as this for the conversation I guess haha plus the history and beauty. But would be nice for authentic. Ahh yes i forgot about lead for mekugi ana! Also Do you happen to see any detail in the Mei? I think I count 3 characters maybe? I think the blade length is almost 8 inches and seems to date to middle or late Muromachi? Thank you all for the conversation! The fact that allot of us couldn't dream of adding another hole on the nakago is another example of the comparisons of different times.

Yes they take very good pics! That's as far as I got as well. Until I have blade in hand no matter what I do my eyes can't make out the Mei(not that it really matters overall). Also I've seen the Mekugi Ana plugged up or "fitted" with that brass/copper/gold mixture but not many with what looks like clay or actual antique JB Weld?

Hello all. I've read some opinions and theories in regards to this kind of tanto. Personally I kinda like it as it brings a kind of story to the blade (regardless of determination) . If there was any attempt at deceit it surprisingly would only bother me if it was a contemporary or modern attempt but if it was an older more ancient attempt it seems to me that would be part of the blades journey. I don't know but this tanto found me. Anyone familiar with this blade or can see better than I to make out Mei ? Opinions? D https://flic.kr/p/282ZS59

Hi all. Long time lurker junior Nihonto collector with a long time interest! Dwain