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That'd be a million dollar + find. I definitely want to go see it! J.

Would NBTHK be able to clarify should it pass Tokubetso hozon (no doubt for me)? Where do I find examples of several Tsunahiro generations? Sho shin website mentions 3 generations but that's all I can find. The blade has an interesting hitarsura-like nie clusters (forgot the term for it) and an enormous amount of utsuri primarily by the monouchi area.. none I can capture in a photo.. Thank you J.

Thank you The one on top refers to Masahiro whom eventually became Tsunahiro and the second is Akihiro? I'm lost. I have a 3rd attribution that is totally out of whack (already translated).. maybe time to send it NBTHK since it's in fresh polish.. I appreciate your time @SteveM @Ray Singer J.

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@Jussi Ekholm @Fuuten Thank you kindly J.

👋 Dear forumites, Please point me to any literature pertaining the muromachi or earlier Gassan school articles/books. I'd personally appreciate it very much! P.S. I have read and googled the majority of the information available online however I feel there's considerably more to it such as blades being made for specific occasions and rarely being signed pre muromachi etc. Thank you in advance J.

Thank you for the correction J.

👋 If I'm not mistaken it is Kanemichi with a Seki stamp. I'm still learning so the date I'd leave to someone else with more knowledge. Definitely a 1940s blade, I assume Cheers J.

I think it's time to lock this thread. While I don't have to read it, I find some of it abusive and unacceptable for the standards of the forum. J.

Most swordsmiths were actually illiterate (from the older years, per my sensei) - you see sengoku sukesada with different chiseling of the characters signed by who knows whom.. Just as an example that is. So, I don't know where this is going but probably better to just to leave it to shinsa. My 2 coins.. ❤️ Johnny

While this was not addressed to me feel free to read about the Sengoku period. they have a documentary dedicated to it - age of samurai - battle for Japan. Cheers J.

Supplying oshigata examples means NOTHING when speaking about mekugi Ana. Think of how the oshigata is made LOL Jacques, you do know and you clearly read a lot but you also know how to spoil the fun and/or piss folks off. I'm used to you already so it doesn't bother me by any means. But back to this example - there's NOBODY in this World that can convince me that the original mekugi Ana was drilled. Flat out. Cheers J.

Those were my points. Definitely not re hardened IMHO. Definitely machi okuri that actually created the overemphasized fumbari that clearly reiterates the machi okuri since the hamon is so close to the cutting edge. Then clearly it is machi okuri since the hamon runs down slightly longer than the current Hamachi. And clearly such mekugi Ana punched holes are not easily seen on post 1700's blades imho. Look at the entrance diameter and its considerably smaller exit hole diameter. Not a belief - a fact! Cheers J.

I'll leave that to the more knowledgeable but I've seen that 'shaving' of the tempered side. And yes, the reason why I assumed what I stated is because I saw the extension of the hamon a bit further down myself. I'm almost certain it's an older blade to my newb eyes. Cheers J.

correct me if I'm wrong but I see machi okuri, fumbari (probably because of machi okuri) and an old style punched mekugi Ana. On the top of that the hamon/hada carry that old Forged steel appeal. I'm asking/suggesting so please correct me if I'm wrong. Cheers J.

Looks like the holes were punched and most likely suriage. IMHO , I doubt this is a WWII blade with stamps being removed. J&U

👋 It looks like non Japanese blade, I hope I'm wrong J&U

Moriyama San, thank you! J&U

👋 Folks, I'm inquiring about the month/date and the blade inscription referring to the Takada family. Thank you all in advance and be healthy! J&U

I agree with @Rivkin As I have an extended international export experience I firmly believe that the only way this will get serious attention is if reputable representatives of the Nihonto community go in front of the media and raise awareness. Nothing else would work regarding USPS or the DHS. Almost impossible to sue them (better not go against them). The mandatory insurance should always be there and a portable tracking device is definitely a great suggestion. Cheers J&U

👋 This is not the best way but it works. Try it.. and no, you don't need professional camera or professional lighting! Hope it helps the other option is having a vertical light, shooting at the blade at about 60 degrees, just like the example below. We would like to see the folded steel detail Cheers J&U

Allegedly, in a nutshell, A respected member of the Facebook nihonto group had his blades taken by someone from an USPS auction of abandoned items and now requiring 10k to return them to their righteous owner. #AlwaysInsure Cheers J&U

👋 Friends, I wont say anything. If anyone could be of an assistance please dont hesitate to reach out. Needless to say - it stinks.. and it makes me Angry! https://m.facebook.com/groups/1542406446018557/permalink/3248211028771415/ 🤬 J&U

Fine piece! J&U

I have no problem helping you out as long as I bear no responsibility for import fees/insurance claims. John