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And more Thanks Rick

More photos Thanks Rick

Hello: I was sent these images and ask the forum members for their help in determining age, any information on the fittings and a possible value for sword . Thank you Rick

Hello All: This introduction is after the fact. My enthusiasm had me asking a question of the forum before this introduction. Up until 2003 I had been a collector. The four katanas I owned were by Emura , Akisuke, Masafusa and Yoshichika. All were explained to me to be Gendaito smiths. In a page out of O'Henry's Gift of the Magi I sold them to afford my wife a good Christmas. I have on many occassions thought of those days and come here to look at what the hobby currently is doing. Thank you to the forum and it's members. Rick

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Hellow forum members: This is my first post. I have noticed seal at tip of tang. It appears to have been stamped. I refrence sword by Kanezane made around WW2. I believe it is called kokuin. Would someone please recommend source that might show examples of seals. I would like to compare seal for Kanezane and Michizane. Thank you Rick