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Hello! I appreciate any help with deciphering the Mei on this Katana that is for sale. Thank You, justin

Thanks so much! I will stay well away! But it certainly helps to get your opinions and help train my eyes! -Justin

Hello- I hope everyone is doing well! Just curious about this Tanto that is listed for sale online. The seller is listing it for $850.00 USD and is listing it as a showa blade but doesn't have any other information to add. Do you all think this is an accurate representation? Would it be worth picking up? Thanks, Justin

Hello- I took some better pictures with natural light outside. I know that in the one photo it looks to be a 3 but I’m just not so sure. Anyways I appreciate all of the input and help. Kindly, Justin

I totally see the area in that photo that looks like a 3 but I’m not so certain. I’ll attach a manipulated close up from the area—but I suppose it could just be worn away. Kindly, Justin

Good morning! Once again thank you to everyone for their help and input. It’s interesting how much history can be gleaned from one orphaned sword. The photo of the back of the tang was specifically to show that there are no stamps or markings. I did however reevaluate and I see no other punch marks, dates, dots or other markings elsewhere on the nakago except as already seen. please see additional pictures. Kindly, Justin

Good eye! I took a better pic and it does look like a seki arsenal stamp. I know this has been hashed out here before but does this automatically make this blade showato or can it still be gendaito or is it something in between? Thanks, Justin

You guys rock! Thank you so much! I will see if I can narrow down Kanemitsu and find a match. Will keep you posted- Justin