Hello all, I'm new so I apologize up front for my ignorance... I found this Katana in Arizona around 2000. Of course I question the authenticity, but I also question the purpose of expending the effort to inscribe gibberish. The Katana-mei appears to say Sho Wa one (1926?) month, day, and year. The Tachi-mei is written in different characters or language. The blade is long (80 cm nagasa) and quite straight (14mm sori) and appears kochi-zori (?) with most of the curve within 15 cm of the handle. While it seems impossible that I stumbled upon an authentic sword, I cherish and revere it for the idea of what it might be. Any assistance translating, determining tachi versus katana origins, etc..... will be greatly appreciated. Again, I apologize for my ignorance! Instruction please.
