Fritz

Is "Masaaki" the person that did the engraving? Fritz

Thanks Todd, I've been trying to get a picture of the temper line but have yet to accomplish it, tough one to photgraph, it's there just light like you said probably lack of polish maybe. I'll try tommorrow out side in the sunlight. Fritz

Last two, if you need anymore please let me know. Thank You

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Hello, First of let me introduce myself, My name is Fritz, and typically I a WW1/2 German,American collector but from time to time I do happen across japenese items. I recently in the past couple days purchased a sword, I have posted it on one other site that I frequent and have talked to a friend of mine who collects japenese swords and have found out a little information on this blade, I do know it was made approx 1520 by a smith called Nagayoshi, I am trying to find out alittle more information on this sword and it's engraving and approximate value(nothing firm but something I can go off if I sell it which at this point I'm not 100% sure). I'm not a dealer just a collector that happened into a nice blade. As for information that I receive I will not use any information to trick or mess with anyone I only go with the facts that I'm told. Thank you for your help. Fritz