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Thank you kindly folks. I greatly appreciate you helping me get information on this piece. It has sat for many years and it’s great to know the history behind it after all this time. Not once did I speculate it’s age but I’m glad I inquired for information. Thank you Steve, Trystan, Geraint, and Stephen once again! I appreciate your help in deciphering

Do you still see the same writing in this image. I just want to confirm as the previous photo of the tang was at an angle. Thank you Trystan.

Thank you very much! Do you believe the sword is in line to the sayagaki? Forged date to be around 1920s-30s?

Thank you kindly for the reply. I’ve loaded a few images, if better images of the mei are needed I can attempt to do so with a secondary light shining at an angle. Thank you again!

Please help me identify this older sword and it’s origins. Is it machine made or traditionally made? The tang appears old and rusted with file markings. The mei is clearly visible and only stamped on one side of the nakago. The shirasaya contains information on the exterior of both sides that I cannot translate. Any help is greatly appreciated. Cheers.