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Justin, There is quite a difference from the tsuba you have shown vs mine. The patina on mine is lighter and the signature is not worn looking which I would assume is a distinction of age. I am still new but am excited to learn more. I appreciate your input. Thank you, Random O.

Thank you Brian -Random O.

Thank you Jean for taking the time to reply to my post. I appreciate the information. Random O.

Hello Everyone, I am new at this but have inherited a katana from my father and would like some help placing a time period on the tsuba. I think it is signed Nobuie which I've read that there were many smiths who signed Nobuie. The tsuba is 4mm thick at center and 8mm at outer edge. The katana is unsigned as it has been shortened but I will add a photo. Thank you, Random

Thank you everyone for the replies. I am only asking because I would like to get my sword remounted and I was wondering if this tsuba, which was on the blade, would be appropriate for the sword? I'm sure it has changed fittings several times over the years and the sword is from the Yamato province around 1500. Not sure of the smith since the signature has been cut off so I would need to send it in to get papers done to hopefully get it associated with a smith. Thanks again, Random

Thank you Mikolaj for the quick reply and information. Random

Hello Everyone, I'm a new member to the site and am looking forward to getting to know everyone. I have been interested in Japanese swords and fittings since I inherited a Japanese katana from my father. I am looking at getting a new saya and handle made but I was wondering if the tsuba I currently have for the sword is real. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My current knowledge on Japanese swords and fittings is limited but I hope to learn more from interactions on this forum. Thank you, Random