aaron

One more question what does it say on the Tsuba

thank you for you time to check into it and for the info. So is it really from the 1600s or can you really even get a close to approximate age on something like this? If it is is in pretty good shape for something that old. again thank you I think its pretty interesting and I find myself wanting to know all I can about it.

Hi Ed i have a question are you saying the sword was made in the 1661-1673 time period?

Thank you to everyone who has responded so far i do appreciate it. what is something like this worth? I don't want to sell it just wondering.

yes i will post them soon a s i get back home. about 20 minutes

my step father passed away a little over a year ago while moving my mom to her new house i found this in a upstairs bedroom basically storage room. It was in a chest that belonged to my step fathers father. in the chest along with the sword there was old Japanese photos post cards and personal letters and military things some old Japanese money. the markings under the handle are white because i rubbed a candle on it so it would show up on my camera it will wipe off no problem.