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if you have more info, i’d love to hear from you:)

me too, as i have one of his swords, and am trying to get more on his life’s journey

Hi Everyone, I have been trying to gather information regarding this sword maker. I have googled, which did actually lead me here to give it a go. I see Ota travelled, and studied under a few different sword smiths, does anyone know why he moved from one to the other over his journey? I have one of his swords from wwii, which came home after the war by a family member, who wants to sell it, as she is getting on in life, but in order to do this, I first needed to know it’s value. I have been offered $1200.00 to $2800.00 for it so far. It is not polished, it was carried by an Officer, and once home, it has been in a wardrobe ever since! 76 years to date and counting. I really have loved finding out a little about the maker, and any info would be appreciated.

Hi Everyone, I have just come across this old thread regarding Ota Chikahide- I have a sword- unpolished- It has been in a wardrobe since the end of WWii - brought back home by an Uncle, and given to his sister to look after. Now she is getting on in life and would like to find a new home for Ota’s sword. I am her son in law-and I must admit, my son and I have become quite fond of the sword, and now of it’s maker, in Ota Chikahide. I am loving to find out more about his journey in life to be honest, and I thank you for the new pieces of his story. If there have been anymore details to his life that anyone else has to share, I would be very grateful indeed. Have a great day, and I wait with anticipation of any more information regarding this ‘Journey Man’. Cheers Shane