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Stephen try posting photos with the nakago straight up and down and be patient I am sure you will get an answer... -t

Right you are!

I don't think it is eleventh as sayagaki like this were not a thing during his time, has to be Komei but it is missing one stroke. However given the context I would say it is not a concern. -t

Here are the 11th and 19th generation - the 19th is Komei (Mitsuaki) 光昭 not Kochu...

Looks like Kochu 19th generation Ansei to Meiji but its not a good match...

Personally I agree with Darcy's conclusion, all papers from that era are poisoned. Does it mean your item is bad? No, the item still has to speak for itself. Does your own research confirm the attribution, do others agree with the attribution when studying the piece in hand? Have you the confidence to submit it for new papers? The real take-away is for new buyers, do not give any weight to these papers, buy your items based on the quality that can be seen and do not be swayed by these papers. -t

As long as it is for educational purposes you should be able to use it - full credit to the author and all... -t

Here's the direct link - this should be an article in the members section... Green papers = no papers – The Cutting Edge (archive.org) Green Papers Pt. 2 – The Cutting Edge (archive.org)

Cheers Ray!

Darcy did a whole article on this subject - do we know if it was preserved somewhere? Yes I looked at the member's articles section... Any help appreciated, -t

Ron - in Japanese the two characters are read individually as To and Ma. In sword language the two characters together are read Taema...

I believe she had issues with that publisher and dumped them. Try to contact her here... Contact – Study of Japanese Sword (studyingjapaneseswords.com)

No, but there is a sword-seller named Keiji Igarashi...

If you are looking for more in-depth on a specific smith, I recommend the articles on Nihonto.com... -t

Everything but the kitchen sink there...

I don't believe so.

Boys day display - note the tachi is behind the kabuto yours is the stand for the yumi... -t

iGavelauctions.com Lots of militaria and some good prints for those who are interested... -t

Welcome Vu, Be sure to check out www.ncjsc.org when you are back in the Bay Area and consider joining one of our meetings. Lots to see and it is free of charge... -tch

Meirin Sangyo is also very good for custom work... －現代刀匠による日本刀の製作、拵え・白鞘等の新調－　日本刀の通信販売　明倫産業株式会社 (nipponto.co.jp)

Instead of kanji they used hiragana - it says Wa Ki Za Shi -t

Theres also the Enomoto group though technically they are part of the Gassan lineage... -t

Yamamura Tsunahiro 24th Generation in a line going back to Masamune - still operating in Kamakura...

Heard the story when I lived in Kamakura - very happy to know you all have reconnected with your cousins - very happy to see Yamamura Sensei hasn't changed... -tch

Jo Are you part of the branch of the family established after the Great British Exhibition? -t