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Thank you all for these observations, I made this post because looking at the nakago I had some doubt about the sword’ s age… I was looking for a healthy sword for iaido practice and in my opinion I think shinshinto blades could be still used nowadays with much attention… I trust the seller and I belive the correctness of his opinion, even though I’d like to listen to further opinions. Thank you all, Matteo

Could it be that this nihonto is shinshinto but the nagako has been altered to look like koto? I know that there are many gimei in circulation, but the sword doesn't keep any signature, so it cannot be a gi-mei... Has anyone ever seen a mumei sword altered to look older? Why didn't they add a false signature? I'm asking this because the seller was very sure it is a shinshinto... ...he also hypothesized the sword maker's school...

Hi, As a Iaido enthusiast I have purchased this nihonto (as you can see in photos) : it is mumei and nagasa measures 71.5 cm ( 28.15 inches). I think it is O-suriage. The seller said it is a shinshinto, perhaps made in 1840s. Do you agree with this period attribution? In my opinion the nagako is too much rusty and perhaps it is a bit older... Does anyone agree with me? Thanks