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  1. Anakin Solo
    My apologies, I was in no way intending to get that answer anymore. I have known that was impossible from the first replies. Sorry if I have seemed to be giving the impression I was requiring anyone to do any such thing. I’m still very curious in trying to try and date it closer. Just asking for any help in that regard. I’m absolutely satisfied with past answers. I’m just still very curious about narrowing down the possible age.
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    and here is the second
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    Please excuse this awful attempt at these pictures. the lighting and reflections are awful, ill have to make another attempt a different day. but hopefully this may give you guys a better idea overall. images are large here is the first one
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    I have gotten my book and am reading about the periods. I do need a bit more help here. I of course left out information that may be of more help. It seems ha-watari is very important to the dating of the sword. Mine measures 63.5 cm. Now I as I read it is saying Late-Muromachi tend to be around 60cm rather than most other periods being 70cm or 75cm. Mine did seem rather short. Is it possible that it was made around this time and it is why the Nakago seems much older/darker? I am planning to take pictures of both profiles and upload them for more help. Might be a day or two before I have time. Any other pictures or measurements that may help?
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    Thanks again everyone for so much help! I will be ordering some books this weekend it seems.
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    Yes I have had about 3 years now and I have taken it out and have cleaned it and reapplied oil a few times. Thank you, I have read that and another care article. Very insightful. Yes I agree it is time to get some books, are there any specific ones you suggest? Also along the lines you stated Early Shintō, is there a more specific date range like Keigen Shintō? Or something close to that? Is it possible this was a Tachi that was shortened and possibly that’s why it is mumei? Thank you again for all your information and advice.
  7. Anakin Solo started following Possible to identify Smith of my unsigned sword?
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    Thank you, I have been meaning to look into something like that.
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    Wow, well I am currently attempting to translate what you are saying here. Never imagined it could be that old. All I believe the seller knew was the Koshirae was from the Edo period. The Saya seems longer than the blade it’s self, I have only ever kept it in the shirasya once I got it. Thank you, this is all very interesting.
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    Greetings, A few years ago I purchased this sword from an online seller in Japan, and had it shipped here to the USA. It was stated that it was from the Edo period, but is not signed and did not come with any certification/papers. This did not and has never bothered me. It was at the price I was happy with and I find it beautiful. I have always wondered if there was a way to find out more information on it based solely on its characteristics. With no signature I'm sure identifying it would be an art form its self. Any suggestions or ideas? Thank You ahead of time for any help.
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