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The other 3 with no signs of even file work, if of interest. I have not had enough time to really give them a good study, so I'm unsure of what would have had them left as is.

Bit of a disclaimer, I'm quite new with limited experience and knowledge (normally just lurk and try to learn), however, I thought this might be of interest considering the topic. I'm an amateur smith and had a chance to acquire what appeared to be some unfinished blades. I thought it would be great to see and study some original pieces prior to polish, as I've never been able to see anything much "rough from the anvil". They were listed as pre Showa, (again... grain of salt here) and one in particular did appear to get the first stages of file/polish, but a flaw may have indeed halted the finishing?

Thank you. That would not surprise me. It came with a small collection of what I assumed were unfinished blades, and was the odd man out so to speak. (a few rough from the anvil, another saw the first stages of polish... etc). There was actually no mention of the signature, and was just more of a "huh?!" when I saw it.

Hurts to give up... but I'm stumped. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I assumed so, but started taking the "99% with any seki stamp are non trad" too seriously I suppose. and could not find any records of Kanenaga in Seki, so that had me second guessing it as well, it all makes sense now. I appreciate the clarity.

Thank you! So the "in Seki" is what threw me off. It was sold as an Edo blade, so is this "in Seki" different than the Seki stamp from the 1900's?

Long time lurker, learning lots and appreciate all the great info and resources. Though I'm a bit lost with this one. Any help would be greatly appreciated!