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Wondering if some one has this book and can provide some info on this swordsmith ref. Kun1744. Looking for any info pertaining to this swordsmith and if possible a picture of an existing mei signature. Thank you for your time.

Having a hard time getting a estimated value/ appraisal for my Nihonto. I acquired this from a neighbor that had it put away in a garage for 20+ years. He got it form a house he demolished for a WW2 vet that passed. Nothing has been done to sword other than a quick clean with alcohol then light chogi oil. What caught my attention was the fact that I could see my reflection in the blade clear as day the first time in 20+ years when I removed from scabard. Was told that is a Shin guntõ (literallv "new armv sword" koshirae (fittings, scabbard, handle, etc.) but heirloom nihonto, definitely a Family sword The presence of multiple holes in the nakago (tang) and the squared off base mean it was absolutely intentionally shortened. The presence of the signature on the left-hand side of theBlade means the sword was made to be worn with the blade upright (it was,is considered bad luck to wear a swordwith the sianature facing vour body so it was made AS a katana rather than a tachi. Mei shows, Made by kuniyoshi resident of bingo fukuyama keian? I would love to send it to get polished but 2000 is a hefty price tag if its not worth it. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Can provide more pics if needed. Was unable this time due to size limit.

I agree and also admire this item. Dm if intrested in selling.

Understood!

Thank you and best regards!

Any info, suggestion, advice greatly appreciated. Blade is truly mesmerizing I cant stop admiring. Mei translates to Bishū Fukuyama Ju Kuniyoshi saku. Neighbor had it put away for 20 years he got from a house he worked being demolished after the sole owner who was a high rankingWW2Vet passed. Seems like an old blade mounted on military hardware. Also intrested in refinishing since it shows some black stains a few inches under tip of blade. Who,where, how can do this. Thank you for your time and expertise.

Im sorry but what does it mean by real name?(Is that the family name?)

Thank you very much. Its a real beauty I think i stumbled onto something special definitely WW2 military issue but shortend tang and additional hole plus the mere quality of the blade has me thinking Family Nihonto turned military.

Recently acquired this Nihonto from a neighbor who had owned it for 20 years and had put it away. It's about time it gets the attention it deserves!