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Hi Nick this is my first post ever I did see pics with a little more detail I must say you got the best long sword of the lot that were offered even with the damage. I hope the kissaki does not break off when you try to straighten it. With that said my thoughts ran to it being a tajima blade with saka sori and that one hole was much older than the top one as that one is drilled with sharp edges and the Nakago being machi okuri by quite a bit the aranie is a nice addition and the crest of the gonome smattered with it . I would love to hear how it works out for you as I had withdrawn my phone bid on this item as I did not need another restoration project right now! Good luck sante

Hi Matt there are a few people that deal in swords in Canada in the Toronto Hamilton Windsor triangle if you are interest in learning more about swords there is a Japanese sword club that meets at the Japanese cultural Center in Toronto. There is an upcoming meeting on Dec 3rd with hands on sword viewing if that helps you Best Regards sante

Hello Everyone Would someone be so kind as to point me in the right direction I recently was reading an article on sword polishing services offered to NMB members by a Togishi related to Honami Nisshu and I cannot find it again Could someone forward a link by PM to this article and a email address or snail-mail or web page where by I may contact them thanks for your time chogi

Hello everyone I just joined recently and I have been collecting for some years. I just wish to say Hello and maybe take-part in future discussions primary interest is in Koto swords, with a smattering of Shinto. Enough said Thanks chogi