Bob Emery

I am the novice of novice. I bought it some time back and was always suspicious of it that said do you think the blade is spurious also? I think the rest of the sword is o.k. blade etc. but if not a hard lesson learned. Bob

here are the pictures of the sword and the script.

we tried to send pictures but had problems. will try later

I will post pictures this evening. the blade is 21.5 inches long or a Wakizashi [my mistake]. The only engraving on the Nakago is one heart in what appears to be gold wash.

I have a Katana sword with the signature [One Heart] only does this have any special meaning? Thank You

Even in his state of being i surely owe him an apologize.

I apologize for making an error in reading Mr. Yumotos' notations in evaluating the sword. As to the signature he rates it bad, date: circa 1700 Shinto, made most likely by a smith of Osaka Shinto School. I hope I haven't caused any confusion.

Is it a counterfiet; or made in the the period with a false signature? I would greatly appreciate any info. Regards

I don't know much of anything about Japanese swords but for years studied their culture. I have picked up several that remain unread but would like some history on this one as it authenticated by Mr. Yumoto Thank You