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@Rawa From the tip to the munemachi is 26.25 inches

@Rawa it could be Shinto. The blade does feel heavier than the koto blades I’ve held. The nagasa is between 25 inches and 26 inches. It’s hard to tell since it doesn’t have a habaki

@ChrisW thank you! I didn’t pay much for it so im glad. It’s still cool to look at. Any guesses on the age? Koto? Any guess on a school?

Hello everyone. I bought this sword at a yard sale. My first thought was that it was a fake because the tsuka and saya are obvious fakes. But when I looked at it, I could tell the tsuka and saya were not made for the blade. When I examined the blade, it looked to be authentic. It has two mekugiana and the nakago has great patina. It also has some fukure which means it must be traditionally made. But I have some questions about it as well. It doesn’t have much (if any) shinogi and there is no yokote that I can tell. I think it has a sugua or hoso-suga hamon but it’s hard to tell. What do you guys think? Can anyone tell me how old it is or who could have made it?

Can anyone assist with this Mei?! Thanks in advance!

@Lilleskit I am here. Just been out of town for a bit and some health issues! I will get more photos once I have it in hand. Thank you all for the help!

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Hey everyone! I was hoping to get your opinions on this sword. I know it’s in type 98 gunto mounts. I think it is traditionally made. But I’ve never seen a tsuba like this on a gunto. Do you think it’s original? Any guesses on the age of the blade

Hey all! I have the opportunity to buy this sword. Can anyone translate the Mei? I don’t think the sayagaki matches but maybe that can give a hint too? Thanks in advance!!

Thank you Xiyang! Any opinions from others about if it’s authentic or gimei?

Hello everyone! Can someone translate?

Hey all, I met a guy who has a sword that was brought back by his grandfather from the Philippines. He asked if I could help him find any information on the sword that he could. I was hoping someone could help me with the translation of the Mei.