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Thanks Chris, It is really difficult to see any kind of Boshi in the Kissaki, maybe this is because the polish is roughest in this area, but your theory of the sword being shortened would mean there is no Boshi right?

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I've learned just enough to know how vast this (nihonto) subject is and how little I know. I'm seeking any and all information about this sword. Here's what I've found so far– Sword is mumei, it has no stamps (though it was brought to the US in the aftermath of ww2), it has slight file markings on the nakago (yasuri-me?), though I cannot determine anything from it. I've looked at the Hada and Hamon, at first I thought it was a machine made blade, but others I've asked say it may be a true Nihonto or at least Gendaito? Could be Showato. Rough age is unknown. The Tsuba, Menuki and other fittings appear to be older, though I have no info on these; I did learn the holes in the tsuba are called "Inome"-boars eye. Any guesses on what the Menuki is? The only thing that looks to be from WW2 era is the leather saya, though I could be wrong. I'm posting this just out of curiosity, I have no intent to sell, as this sword was taken by a family member in ww2. I'll post more photos in the comments (I reached file size limit) or specific areas if needed, I'm just loving learning more about this subject so any thoughts you have on this sword are greatly appreciated! Thanks all for you knowledge, -Olin