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I'll have to get those photos from my wife's Cousin. He has the blade with himself right now so I will post once I get those. Thank you guys for all the information it has been very helpful!

My mentor gave my wife's Cousin a blade as well. Is this one from the look of it also non traditional?

Bruce thank you for helping me better understand the whole process that helps a ton! I have a couple more questions. Out of curiosity, with it being non traditional, would the restoration process be any different? And what is the estimated cost difference between the two? Im just very curious about the differences between the two and I would love to restore the blade. With it being non traditional, would getting it appraised do me any good?

I know it is a sword made in Seki, but I need to know if it is machine or handmade and the smith. Also any assistance on how to get it authenticated would be helpful. I live in Oklahoma and there are very few here that could do such work.

Thank you all. I flipped the photos so here are the photos the correct way.

Hello all my mentor just gifted me a Japanese Katana that needs restoration, but I am curious on the name of the maker. I have had little success with online translation tools so I was seeking help here. Attached are a few angles of the tang. Any help would be appreciated!