Jeff Simmons1012

Here is the measurement. It looks like it’s about 26 1/4 inches from the tip to the notch in the blade under the collar

Wow! So there is a chance that the Japanese officer wrote his name on the sword? the sword was made in the 16th century?? Like the 1500’s??

I think I see a faint line along the edge of the blade. It’s not straight. It’s curvy. Any information about the sword would be appreciated!

Here are some more photos I’d the sword. I was able to get the handle off. I don’t see a signature. But I do see some writing on the little plates by the handguard.

Thank you guys! Will get better pics for you tonight!!

Thank you for admission to this group. I was referred here because I have some world war 2 samurai swords that were brought back by a relative of a friend. Any information would be helpful. Here is the first sword