First Timer needs help

[dvly2k]

Hi everyone, thanks for having such an amazing message board. I have scoured the translation page and have had no luck. I was hoping I could get some here. I was having a hard time getting a picture of the writing on the sword so I did my best to copy it on paper.If someone could help that would be amazing. thanks so much. http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo226/dvly2k/sword.jpg

[cabowen]

Takayama to Masahiro ? saku

 

Made by Masahiro. WWII era.

[SwordGuyJoe]

More info on Takayama-to here (viewtopic.php?f=15&t=4523)

[k morita]

Hi,

[Brian]

Did I forget to mention that.....damn! You guys are good! :D

 

Brian

[dvly2k]

Thank you so much for helping me. Do you know about how much these swords go for? Its actually my friends sword and his father traded it for a carton of smokes to a Japanese Man during World War II. He has always wondered about this sword but never got around to finding out what this sword was. He is not computer literate, SO I decided to do something nice for him and find out what this sword said and what it might be worth. Could you point me in the direction I need to go? thanks!

[Jamie]

Post detailed pictures of it. Condition is always an issue.

Remove the Handle, and take pictures of the signature and any stamps that may be present, as well as the Signature. Shots of the complete blade as well.

You'll get good feedback.

[dvly2k]

I finally got took some pics. I didnt know what people need to look at so I took a lot. It was hard to get good shots so I used chalk to highlight the markings

the tip was the hardest to get a pic of. it is in perfect shape.

[dvly2k]

I have been trying to find some information on who Masahiro was. Does anyone know who he was?