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My guess is based on Sugata and Nakago. Echizen Seki is a Shinto school. All is just a guess from newbie collector

Shinto Echizen (seki)?

Dear NMB, Last request on this sword, if you please. Give me rough estimation on how much it is worth. I think I made a good deal and I'm eager to see what others think. PS. I like this sword very much and not intend to re-sell, just curious on your thoughts.

What I found in books. Juyo token example.

I can sell you mine Koto Bizen Osafune Wakizashi. It comes with very nice Koshirae too. Check this out: https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/48905-could-it-be-bizen-kiyomitsu-which-one I can sell it for 2750$ + shipping costs.

Possible = yes Reasonable (also if you add costs) = I don't think so If you are looking for training sword (my understanding) then maybe it is better (and cheaper) to sell this one and look for a new one that meets your criteria (bohi etc...)?

My advice, make your first purchase here on forum, from dealer/member with good reputation. You won't regret it. I can't say much about the blade you posted, better (and more) pictures could help you to get more opinions. Looks like O-suriage Koto blade. Thin Suguha and Hamachi might suggest it has seen multiple polish. Might be showing core of the blade (as @sabiji pointed) due to that. What is the blade attribution per NBTHK?

Thank you very much for explanation.

@Nihonto student Thank you very much! Is this 1632? Exactly, almost perfect sword. Still, I was able to afford it due to that ware on Kissaki. Any ideas what is that note on revers of NBTHK certificate?

Still available, price 475$.

Still available, price 350$.

Still available, price 325$.

Hi, 2nd/3rd still available Price 285$ per each.

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