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Thank you Bruce I wondered about that

Bruce Tried the first time I posted and didn't get the shots I wanted. Hopefully these fit the bill Thoughts?

Thank you Ray!

Translation assistance Nihonto and approx date May have a very tiny arsenal stamp above the mei

John Not lacquered. however I will try what you suggested Thank you. VR Ed

Tsuka Maintenance Just received the Tsuka in the mail. Question. In regard to EXTREMELY dry ribbon and Ray skin underneath Is there something that you can use on or do with it to revitalize / stabilize / preserve it or do you just leave it alone?

Thank you Bruce! I was wondering about that! VR Ed

Thank you Ray. I looked around and saw a similar one from 2019. Posted above. His is in better shape than mine. . . . . .

interesting

Translation assistance on another Katana Type 98 acquisition-WWII ERA I believe-assemble paint/marks Similar assembly to one other I have Does have what appears to be arsenal stamp

Thank you. Makes me more confident with my purchase Ed

Matt Thank you That clears that up. weird coincidence VR Ed

Question about NBTHK HOZON numbering system I recently saw a NBTHK HOZON certificate for a Katana Fuyuhiro with a number in the pic I've uploaded Just happened to look at YOUTUBE tonight and saw a NBTHK HOZON certificate for a Wakazashi with the same number. . . Thoughts?

Looking closely at the nakago, I don't see any arsenal stamp. I cannot get the habaki off to look for a "w". Experience tells me not to force or bang on it. The hamon extends to the tip of the kissaki.