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Hi Ken, Hope everything is going your way in Hawaii. I was stationed at Helemano from '73 to '76. I'd like to get back there and see how it looks today, although there is probably very little that I would recognize. My main interest is the process of making the blade; smelting, forging, shaping, tempering, polishing...all of it is fascinates me. Take care over there, Dave D.
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There is one more area further down the bade with the same rectangular shape. It's fainter, but even larger, than the ones shown. The other side of the blade looks fine. Umegane was my first thought. But to that extent? If tobiyaki was intended, why only one side? And If accidental, what's the likelihood of getting those straight lines and sharp corners repeatedly? I don't know. It's unusual. Thanks! Dave D.
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Sword bears the signature of Tsutsui Kiyokane, and dated Showa 20. What would have produced the almost rectangular areas in this photo? Thanks! Dave D.
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Hello, New guy here. I've been interested in Japanese antiques for a long time. Had a small collection of swords back in the 80's, then sold them and started collecting sake cups and bottles (much cheaper!). Sure wish I had kept those swords now. Looking forward to reading the posts and learning about Nihonto! Have a good-un, Dave
