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the blade was sold by its new owner a week ago j

Thank you There are few available from the showa period at the 2500-4400 dollar range and they are in Japan... this one is 1400 and is within the US

This is what I sold it as. Valuable members thought the nakago could have been through treatment to look older but I can't say yay or nay to that. I've seen numerous blades from the shinshinto period displaying oddly looking rust but that is up to you. There's zero doubt in my mind it is traditionally made, authentic Japanese blade. I got it from Japan! It's a nice, healthy - in recent polish blade IMHO Hope that helps J

Fair J.

Shinsa Polish Love for the Ancestors J.

Big names are always faked. Just the way it is. Speculations are unnecessary-shinsa=answer. J.

Just FYI Mine's published. J.

NTHK April Shinsa in Chicago ! Small investment for real answers.. https://nihonto.com/shodai-hizen-tadayoshi-初代肥前忠吉/ http://www.hizento.com/history-school-of-tadayoshi-1st-generation.php J.

The Shodai works are rare and even in this economy keep their value. Arguably he was one of the most respected shinto smiths per the information I have. Google 'shodai tadayoshi' and check out sho-shin.com Look how many families own the important works - that's a sign for something. J.

Absolutely Take some good photos. To me it is signed on the wrong side plus some other stuff.. Could be wrong J.

I m definitely far away from making a call - I'm a big fan of the school, hence my reply I'd say gimei Also, Adding accurate dimensions could help greatly - cutting edge length, tip length, tang length and overall blade length .. the photos do not provide great insight .. J.

Hello, I'm not an expert, just someone to guide you through what is usually needed to have a good guess presented to you! Photos of the blade shape (without fittings) in vertical shape, photos of the hardening of the tip and the overall tang shape plus the folded steel of the blade could lead to more educated guess. The mei is rather bold but it looks suspicious to me. Could be the the powder still in the Kanji.. Personally I've never seen gojimei Tadayoshi chiseled this way but I'm novice. Hope this is a little bit of help to get a better more conclusive answer J.

Anarchy 😂 J.

Congratulations Big fan of the chogi's violent o hada... J.

Hello Who knows what's below that?? Buy papered, in polish from reputable sellers is my approach You want projects - go for it J

.. most likely J

It is what I initially thought also J

I'd ask the original seller. Just a thought J.

Blade with a solid silver/gold habaki? We are deviating from the subject. Pardon me @Swords J.

Depends on how much you have to spend.

I have too many to sell before I start buying unfortunately And at the given-them-away prices lately, means that I'll definitely won't be buying soon which means I'm just going to hold on to what I have. Also now that I've reached way better understanding of it all I most likely won't be considering 'average' again. Maybe 2 more, that's it lol J.

It is tax season. It's always like this - every year. I'm in 3 businesses that depend on buyers Sucks J.

No doubt. However seeing the nakago at its thickest point versus the blade's overall thickness could give an idea of its status. Presumptuous as the nakago could have been altered also. Just a general idea. That's how I see it J.

Unfortunately I can't see what you saw, maybe others could 🤔 If you have a good camera snap some photos under a good indirect lighting J.