rantoulpawn

Thank you Joe, I take this to be Hawley's Kan-3112. I have looked at an oshigata of his, the file pattern on nakago looks the same. Is it odd that this is signed tashi, not katana?. Thank you for your time and knowledge.

Thank you so much for the reply. I was hovering around Kane Fugi. If I can be of service..Pat

My first post, please excuse any lack of formality, or due process. I take instruction well, and appreciate any necessary tutoring. I have enjoyed collecting Japanese edged weapons for some time, but for no worthy reason, not made time to know more about reading mei. But never too late, matching kanji, matching oshigata, back and forth to research books, but with out knowledgeable people to bounce off, it is risky knowledge at best. HELP! I purchased this sword in May Of 98. Forged blade, no date, 26 1/4 inch plus nakago. Gunto mountings. I will try to post a few photos, fingers crossed, technically challenged as well. Pat