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Thank you, II will try to get some decent pics and post them in the appropriate section.

Yes indeed. Now I need to do some research regarding the Mumei Katana. My fear on that one is that it will most likely, remain unknown.

Hello everyone and my sincere thank you for the information and taking the time to respond. I guess this explains the reason why I was having trouble with the Mei and was confused by my results. All three pieces display beautiful workmanship. Myself and another long time collector, would have sworn they were traditional Shinsakuto. It is for sure, a continual learning experience. Thanks again…..Gary

Hi, first time poster and longtime lurker and collector of Nihonto. I could use some assistance translating the Mei on a few pieces that I recently purchase at auction. I picked up three items including a Katana, Wak and Tanto all mounted in near identical fittings. The 29” Katana is Mumei so I’m pretty sure I have the translation on that one correct 😂. However, the Tanto and Wak have me stumped. I’m thinking all three pieces are Shinsakuto being they have almost pristine Nakagos and crisp very well executed file work. Polish and fittings on all of them are in excellent condition. The Wak has a basic two character signature that I’m embarrassed to say, I can’t, with certainty, figure out. The Tanto is signed with several characters. In any event, I’ve included pics of both Nakagos and a few others of the Hamon and Hada, on the Tanto. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts and opinions. Thank you….. Gary