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You are not the first person to mention the difference in wear. I sent photos to professor at Princeton he was very sceptical that it genuine signature, believing that it would have been added perhaps several hundred years later when the wars were over and adding big names to help sell swords was done. I have reached out to several well known dealers and the consensus is that it is an old Tachi style katana. Dates given have been broad from 1400 up until 1675. This is obviously conjecture as they have not seen it in person. Woody Hall is going to polish a window area to see if it is worth polishing the whole sword. He will check the spots that are showing to see if it can be polished out or if the underlying steal is showing. It has been polished so many times not much of the cutting edge remain, he will also check the tip to make sure it still has not been damaged beyond repair. All in all as a novice I am most interested in it's age and history and preserving it in the proper way.

I agree 100% I wish I knew how. From opinions, only from photos all suggest Suguha. The line appears faintly and somewhat parallel. It is on it's way to a trained sharpener who is going to polish a small window area and examine the tip to make sure it is still tempered. I have had estimated dates from 1400 to 1675. I am excited to learn more because I love history. I do not want to pour cash into it until I learn more about it's condition. I have had several people comment not first or second generation Kaneuji which I believe but I would like understand how they see that? Is it the style of blade or the tang. Or is it the Hamon or curvature. Thanks

Thank you for the information!! Anyway to guess on the style of the sword for dating purposes. Signed on the side facing out when the blade is facing down, Tachi style

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Geraint, Can you tell me how to add photos please! I will add my name. Thanks, Jon

Please help with signature. Signed in the Tachi style facing outward when blade is edge down. Kane is harder to read then Uji. Thanks -Jon

Please call me ! Jon (Phone number removed by admin)