Stephen

I should have mentioned @nulldevice Chandler as well good for you sir.

I had hoped to see pictures of you and your daughter Yurie san. 😉 Thank you for sharing.

Fun thread and happy the hobby is alive and well. Great sword Yurie san. Also happy to see new members who are well versed in the Nihonto world. I was concerned the NMB was on its last leg, with new guys like Adam ( I am impressed with you knowledge, you must have been interested well before here) and other too. New blood is very important to keep the forum alive. It's given me want to drop in more often. Especially since Brian has brought back the old ways, going to go check Bobby's shindig Pics now. There will be donation to the board before years end. Maybe sooner.

Donation sent. Keep the support of NMB alive!

I can't express my gratitude about how Franco's has helped me. The fact that he loves it and is going to cherish it is my best dream. A very trusted buyer you should have no worries. Once again thank you my friend.

Sold

Do to the passing of my eldest son I need to sell my beloved project DaiSho a true one no but mine yes Looking for a good home Many post on board. https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/20147-quick-shots-of-hiromasa/#comment-206284 One click to 80 coming next week so forgive my ability to use correct terms. Several illnesses has made it hard for me to get around so I'll post the dimensions later SOLD

You should post in military forum they can tell you all about the stamps https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/forum/45-military-swords-of-Japan/ See Boss just posted, yes they NCOs are not signed, it does no good to take handle off and they seldom go back together as tight.

For a plain over cleaned copper habaki it looks fine, patina with liver of sulfur for black. One step more would be gold leaf...for top half...never paint.. .too tacky. The blade is very tired ol work horse. Not much can be saved. No Machi means no polish left.

Sonething kuni Kaneuji translation section will fill in blanks Usually it states the school or teacher

I'm sure @mecox will tell you all you need to know. Looks like Showa ju hachi

The nakago has been shaved for new fittings. Please post pics of the machi above the photo I rotated

Your a good man Dan O

The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords https://a.co/d/cQbbsP2 Save some $$ John Yumotos is good to have for basics Kanji The earlier edition is better, better paper stock The samurai sword,: A handbook https://a.co/d/9DadO8k

And if cropped more you get a closer image to see detail

Don't do drop box. You did good on your first pix.

A school I study, defiantly their cut of the mei.

The one that got away. On my Holy grail for some time , sorry can't find pix this is off LT screen saver

Great find Ed, the gods are watching over you.

Nagasa?