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I do see a lot of resemblance of Kinju in that hada. That’s just a total rookie statement I love the quality and I wouldn’t remove the signature unless shinsa is mandatory for you j

He is a great seller it’s a score j

I may have to agree with the above ive purchased many from Japan without papers (after thorough research of prior kantei points) that passed the nthk Kanteisho the Chicago shinsa also there’s always been another angle where the owners know what they have and their pride and knowledge eliminates the necessity of acquiring papers. They own them for a reason and for the long run. Sometimes however some families have the need to sell. That’s how some unpapered Shoshin blades make it to be sold to me this one appears very well made blade with very active hamon j

..Share an opinion of what they see? it is always appreciated ! j.

Im sorry it goes the wrong way sometimes j

Indeed i think they have a term for one that has occurred during the lifetime of the blade and it’s an honorable sign that even it is a flaw it never turned to catastrophe (in a sense). feel free to correct me j

Wow have seen it many times but never so distant from the actual hamon.. something along akihiro? j

Appreciate the input definitely not hagire lol j

many old blades have it. I dislike that so many educational websites are gone and I also dislike that my memory forgot the term for that kizu.. j

Hola cheers j

Some Shinto utsushi (Tadayoshi the 1st and others) knew how to incorporate that ‘effect’ into their steel appearance. definitely not an expert but I think some of the Shinto masters were so aware that they knew how to make that appear. Not sure about Shibata Ka but I wouldn’t be surprised just an angle j

Post the link from ebay i think it is the daimyo54 something store the son of another popular eBay seller the blade characteristics could potentially answer your question. Seems okay at a first glance for the Kyoto branch y

You're educating him too much.. Y

Trolling never gets old , it seems J

I see kazunoko nie and ashi or juzu ba? j

Nice blade J

Hello i found this https://nihonto.com/uda-school/ http://www.sho-shin.com/hoku14.htm p.s toku ho would be solely based on the blade itself imho j

Here we go again.. I find it absolutely pathetic that a good advice as a topic, posted by a member with 40 years experience goes to this point in a flash.. and so it seems by the same or very few individuals here No I'm not pointing fingers and I'm not taking sides - facts! If any of the folks here have nothing important to add to the topic then i suggest - just do not reply. It'll help everyone involved, no clutter, no arguments, no bad feelings Now if the point is to instigate and be everything but a cordial member then the high table has to make a ruling. Pure and simple J

Please search in the forum How to take care of nihonto It will be very useful information and could inspire you further into the study of nihon to J

I've spoken to Chris. He said, some papers are in the first batch, others in the second. Once I get all for the individual then I'll send them together. So soon all of us will have our kanteisho Y

I'm not here to advise but @Ray Singer (and other knowledgeable members here) is more than capable of steering you in the right direction j

Hello There are many examples in your price range. I personally don't give such broad answer but your budget is great, the Kozori group was also great. The information you've provided is a bit limited and so are the photos. More info/pictures could give a better idea of the piece although it is hard to make judgment based on photos only J

Hello please show the blade details such as tip and any details of the folded steel a picture of the whole blade vertically up would be great to me it looks like a poorly chiseled mon and signature j

The serial number script on your certificate is NOT what they used Just so everyone efen knows Y

Not here to bicker with folks that know way more but - Debatable. Big names - no papers. I witnessed at the April shinsa that they were EXTREMELY cautious of even reissuing papers of blades that have been published before OR smiths with little works existent and no extended book information with supportive kantei of well respected members of the nihonto world. y