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Hello all! Hope you guys are having a great weekend. I picked this Type 98 up this morning at a local show. Gentlemen claimed to have had this translated as “This sword commemorates 2600 years of the Japanese Empire”. Smith is “Seki Ju Nin Kane Nari Saku”? Claimed to be hand hand but I am not sure and cannot tell easily. Any opinions and further information are welcome, thank you. 2 more photos are attached at the end of this thread

I replied in two separate messages due to size of the images.

Hello all, looking to see what you guys have to say about this particular sword. No signature, small pencil marks on the tang, two holes (remounted?), temper (oil, acid, clay?), and finally period of manufacture? Cutting edge is 26in (66cm) long. Please me know everything you’re thinking and observing. photos are accessible by google docs link below, https://docs.google.com/document/d/177PxEdsUVX0xLuFmktD1nRFWuBMvn29EtUoujQOX7TY/edit

Thanks a lot guys! Are there any reference books you recommend for starters?

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Hello all! Brand new here but looking forward to learning a lot and sharing the swords I have in my collection. Forgive my ignorance as I’m just starting to learn more about Japanese swords, I’m coming from Japanese rifles and other small arms. Regarding this piece, I’m wondering if anyone has a translation for this sword and I welcome any additional information you wish to share about it! please access the photos at this google drive link as I cannot post them here due to size. https://docs.google.com/document/d/13J44gXaMQuvjLz37dT6jDqT8RLw99AObRqZ-JDfveLU/edit