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It appears the Tsuka and Tsuba are later additions, the proportions are all off compared to the Saya.

Some feedback on the recent UI changes; it's now somewhat challenging to view/open multiple listings as you can't right click a tile listing in a new tab with view item button removed. Additionally, the link to the item page and sellers site is tucked away below the contact dealer and watch item options. Would you consider moving the item and dealer links to a more prominent position, or changing the properties of the tiles to allow opening in a new window?

The knot looks authentic and in good condition. Wouldn't pay much attention to anything AI says about this sort of thing.

There was supposed to be more in that reply, but Shodai Yasutsugu was a very much a Keicho era smith and Nanban Tetsu has a broad meaning not just limited to Dutch or Portugese trade.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanban_trade

If you can provide pictures of the full sword and mounts it would be appreciated. Whereabouts in Australia are you located?

We're all eagerly awaiting seeing the dagger in a fresh polish....

The patches on the shinogi appear to be muneyaki.

Look forward to pictures of the sword, sounds like an excellent example.

Was under the impression that supporting information would be old Honami papers, historical records, Daimyo inventory tags, Sayagaki, and other evidence in that realm.

It was a Mumei Gendai:

Agree with Nathaniel, uma-ha came to mind immediately. Compare to a Gendai I used to own:

In honour of this achievement can we at least update the title to spell his name right....

Certainly an impressive Sugata, as others have mentioned the deki is rather uninspiring. The more you study good swords, the more you'll start to appreciate why there are many undesirable features in this sword.

Before you get too carried away with vivid notions of generations of Samurai charging into battle on this, it very much appears to be a pack saddle: https://www.thelongridersguild.com/oriental-wonder.htm https://auctionet.com/en/2897564-pack-saddle-konida-gura-Japan-edo-period