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Thanks for your replies guys; much appreciated. Hope I can get my money back. Learned something today, Cheers John

Hello, Just picked up this Navy Dirk but feel it may not be authentic because of the 'Japan Sword' marking on the underside of the cross guard - see images below. Any feedback would be very helpful Thanks, John

Thanks for the useful info fellas. John

This is a great thread. Can anyone identify these arsenal markings on my Army saber? Thanks, John

Thanks for the help guys. Morita thanks much for the translation. Cheers John

Hello, Purchased this sword with what I believe is a person's name marked on the scabbard. Any help with the translation will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, John

Hello, Can anyone provide a trnslation on this mei and offer their comments on the seppa on this piece, they look a little different from the usual found on these types of swords. Thanks

Thanks Mark

Hi, Can anyone translate this Mei for me. Much appreciated. Thanks

Thanks Steve, So the correct maker of this piece would be 'Fujiwara Masahiro'?

Thanks for all responses. I feel more confident puchasing the piece now. Initially the fittings looked too new but have obviously been well preserved.

Any more luck deciphering this MEI? If its is a Fujiwara Masahiro product what would be the approximate date it was made? Thanks again

Heres a larger pic. Thanks for your help

Hello, I have the opportunity of puchasing this sword. Can someone help me translate and date the MEI. Also an approximate value on the piece would be greatly appreciated. I have been told it is in mint condition with mint blade. Thanks alot