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Upon further looking at this I found these wrapped within the linen of the handle.

Thank You Brian. Even though its not the information you want.... its good not to waste time researching something. that is worthless!!!

What through me the material and copper (tested and it is copper), if it is not old, it's a good replica!

Thank You!

I guess that's why my searches yielded no results! Thanks for the direction! That really helped!

First, I am not looking for an appraisal! I have read the forum rules and understand them. I am a new collector, and stumbled across, what I believe, to be an authentic, old, Japanese Sword. Being very new to sword collecting I was just hoping for some basic information on this sword so I may begin to research its history and proper care. 

Thank you all for your information and patients with a "newbie"!

William

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