ArenaMan

Great information and video. Thank you everyone!

Robert - Thank you for the comment regarding value. I plan to keep it in the family, but that is good information to know. Dave - Happy to share. Here you go. I struggled with lighting and reflections. Thanks! John

Apologies for omitting my name. Thank you for the reminder and updating my post. Peter and Mauro - Thank you both very much for the information! Your expertise is very helpful and greatly appreciated. I'm happy to share a few more photographs John

I recently inherited a Japanese sword from my grandfather who was given this sword by a Japanese translator he befriended when my grandfather was stationed in Japan following WWII. Our family has always been interested in the age of the sword and learning more about it. I have done a little research and have attached two photos. One side appears to contain what I understand to be the date, as I am able to make some numbers. I have included a photo of the other side, in case the age would make the non-date side of interest. I am primarily interested in the year it was made. I appreciate any help anyone is willing to provide.