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I will try to post some better pics in the next few day. Thank you.

David, is there anything specific I should try to address in the photos?

I was wondering if anyone could give an approximation of the age of this blade.

This is the Yoshimitsu. The Fuchi pictured here is from the Chounsai, can anyone identify the crest?

Any idea on the age of the Yoshimitsu? Sorry I didn’t respond earlier, I am about the most computer illiterate person alive. I did not see any of these comments until last night. Thank you, very much for the info you guys have provided.

I have four swords my grandfather brought back from Japan. One is I believe a navy officer sword, one has a serial number stamped on the blade. The two that I am more interested in have what I believe to be older blades with chiseled mei on the nakaga. The shorter blade with the niji-mei measures 19 7/16 inches. The longer sword measures 35 5/16 inches and is inscribed on both sides. I would love any information or maybe point me in the direction of someone in the Denver area that could help.