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Question about NBTHK HOZON numbering system I recently saw a NBTHK HOZON certificate for a Katana Fuyuhiro with a number in the pic I've uploaded Just happened to look at YOUTUBE tonight and saw a NBTHK HOZON certificate for a Wakazashi with the same number. . . Thoughts?

Looking closely at the nakago, I don't see any arsenal stamp. I cannot get the habaki off to look for a "w". Experience tells me not to force or bang on it. The hamon extends to the tip of the kissaki.

Thank you Ray for the QUICK answer. Would this be a factory or traditionally made Nihonto

Translation assistance and approximate dating Nice hamon

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Thank you. additional pic

Translation assistance & approx date I think that the nagasa was stored in a type of bubble wrap which left a plastic residue or maybe its just the metal grain . . . . .

Amazing. Spot on. A clue is the one piece fuchi / seppa. The longer I looked at the sword, I noticed that there was no evidence of there ever being an integrated locking mechanism. Dead give away for me. Makes you wonder if these have any monetary / intrinsic value at all. Thanks to all Ed

Translation assistance - approx date. May be gimei

Sage advice Thank you Dan

Is he known for factory or traditionally made swords?

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Translation assistance and approx date Tip has nicks but may be worthwhile

Geraint Interesting observation VR Ed

Thank you again Ray Good Advice VR Ed

Translation assistance / may be older

Translation assistance / Blade/ Nagasa and Tang/ Nakago: Length: 26 13/16” Blade / Nagasa Length: 21”

https://www.ebay.com/itm/125958954597 saw this on ebay. . . . . ..

Thank you Jan

Tried to look it up. . . .no luck. .. . probably don't have the right book(s)

Thank you Ray and Brian VR Ed

Translation assistance on sword smith and approximate dating

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Sword with Mismatched Saya. SEKI label on SAYA Sword length 37 1/2" approx Blade Length 26 1/4" approx Habaki to tip No Mei or Hamon Sword latch broken but doesn't match up with the Saya anyway. WYSIWYG Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : Ubu, Suriage or O-Suriage : Mei : (Mumei, Signature) : na Papered or not and by whom? : na Era/Age : ? Purported to be late war Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : incomplete Nagasa/Blade Length : 26 Sori : Hamon Type : na Jihada : Other Hataraki Visible : Flaws : many. scratches, dings, worn / shrunk leather saya Sword Location : Palm Springs CA Will ship to : CONUS for free Payment Methods Accepted : cash/ paypal Price and Currency : $800.00 US Other Info and Full Description : Sword with Mismatched Saya. SEKI label on SAYA Sword length 37 1/2" approx Blade Length 26 1/4" approx Habaki to tip No Mei or Hamon Sword latch broken but doesn't match up with the Saya anyway. WYSIWYG

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