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Thanks for all the help!

Sorry for the delay. I havent got the sword in hand, and am going through someone else. they measured it from tip to tang.

Here are some more photos showing the ring attachment. Hope these help.

Thanks again stephen, looks like the stamp is Seki. I presume the value give is in dollars?

Blade is 86cm

The stamp:

More:

I've managed to get some more pics of the blade. from what i;ve been told there arent any real nicks or openings. There is also a stamp.

good eye i think youre right there!

I'll see if i can get one Paul. thanks lewis

thanks guys. i will find out more on the blade and try to get some more photos. Lewis

Thanks stephen thats great! is Sadakatsu the sword smith? What would a fair price be for this do you think?

Edges, showing bambo:

other side:

A friend has been given the task of selling off a widows husbands small collection of a sword and tsuba. The sword will be posted in the other forum. However can people give their opinions on this tsuba. Its very small and i presume for a tanto. Theres gold paintwork, and dragonflies and other animals. The outside has gold covered bambo. Perhaps it would be possible to get opinions on age, school, and a rough value at what to sell it for, i will then pass on this information to my friend. Any help or opinions on this would be much appreciated. Thanks Lewis