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Not sure how far this forum reaches -This was a sword purchased From Tsuguyasu (Tom) Wada My memory of him was of a very kind man who would stroll threw a show and politely inspect swords of interest - Enjoy

Thanks Everybody Funny When i Showed my Father in law the first clasped hand sarute (thanks Bruce for pointing it out ) He had never noticed them before so any that he has is just a happy coincidence - funny as i am taking pics its now one of the questions he ask if there is one Like i have stated he only Acquired swords that appealed to him so not to focused on certain characteristics -most of what he has left are military with only a few old family mounts -Years ago i went with him to the Airport and he picked up 2 young Japanese men and brought them back to his house. They had come to look at his swords and offer to purchase after they had inspected each that they liked .It was surreal -basement had the poorest lighting -they would hold up fingers as the offer and if my father in law approved they would fan out the $100 bills and grab the exact amount .All in All I bet they took 30+ swords back with them.They had boxes that were collapsed and they would pop them up and load each sword. One will never know what they took.But he knew what he paid and was happy with the offer he sold them one by one. They spoke no English Enough babbling -I will post another sword as a tribute to the gentleman who had his business card attached Steve

Listed as ARMY MOUNT 27 1/4" KANEYOSHI ? Nice Flowing Hamon -How do you tell if oil or water quenched ? Kissaki appears long or stretched out in my eyes Clasped Hands Sarute Spine on the Nakago is stamped but hard to see Showa' stamped As always any information is appreciated Enjoy-Thanks Steve

Listed as ARMY/FAMILY MOUNT 27 3/4" KUNIMITSU Menuki are interesting to me-not sure what they represent Nakago and Tsuba appear to be of age Very short signature As always any information is appreciated Enjoy-Thanks Steve

Thanks Conway Great info-it all makes my head spin

Bruce my assumption was that i was looking on spine of the nakago for star and did not see anything other than 2-2 stamp (what does that represent ?) I can look a little harder on Nakago next visit -any particular place i should focus on - Thanks Steve

All input welcomed

Another has appeared -will be posting soon

Thanks everyone

Good Catch

Here are my observations Leather wrapped Saya i assume not that common No noticeable showa stamp anywhere on Nakago It has an appealing Hamon to my eyes is it water or oil Quenched and how do you tell ? Short inscription on Nakago (Please translate) Thanks for your time and responses FYI I take the info and share it with my Father in law He is enjoying the process -He always said he acquired swords that appealed to him Steve

Thanks-will do next time i am where the sword is and report back-I had taken these pics before i was schooled to look on top of nakago - Thanks I appreciate everyone's replies Steve

What a heavy sword this is Its listed as 26 1/4" Mesatoshi Signed on both sides -Please transcribe if able

Thanks everyone for your input Next up a Marine sword -its a tank !

Thanks Bruce and Steve I have looked at Stamp article-very interesting I guess my lingering question is are all stamped swords non traditional made or were some old blades that were just inspected and stamped for service if so did they still do traditional hardening for temper -this sword to me has an unique Hamon Also this sword appears to have more writing than the one that was posted -curious of what would be the additional info Thanks Steve