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Hi all! Have found this forum to be a great resource! Attached image is tsuba(if thats what it is called!) From samurai sword that my grandfather found in Japan. Funny enough, I found a very similar one here (almost exact!) - https://www.ebay.com/itm/165174006311?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338722076&customid=&toolid=10050 Not sure if that helps date how old blade itself may be? Thanks for your assistance! Matt

Please see attached! Do these help any? Have higher quality, but too large to upload. Did notice characters...maybe signature? Thank you for your replies

Thanks for the replies! Hoping to find out more about this blade, but do not have a lot of history on it. All I know for certain is what I was told, that my grandfather obtained this in Japan during the war. Here is the bare blade. Tip appears to be missing which is a shame. It is magnetic (steel?), and does appear quite old. I've only worn gloves while touching it as I read horror stories or finger print rust spots. Tang is a nice dark color, but I do not see a signature anywhere. Got plenty of pics if you want more! Wish it were in better shape! But it has not enjoyed bring in an attic for 15+ years!

Images are from a sword found in my grandfather's attic. It was located among his WWII items, and apparently he obtained this in Japan. Any assistance greatly appreciated!