Ronald Aguirre

Hey everyone! I just wanted to get your thoughts on this sword. It doesn’t have any paperwork so I thought I might have more trained eyes give me an opinion. Do we think the attribution to tatara nagayuki is accurate? in my research,“Nagayuki work displays a powerful O-Choji Midare of the Ichimonji School, Hiraki-Gunome-Choji Midare and Koshi no Hiraita Midare similar to Sue-Bizen Yosozaemon Sukesada. The hamon is generally based on nioi-deki, but not a pure nioi-deki as a hint of nie can be seen. He was also one of the few smiths that was able to produce Utsuri during the Shinto period.” Any opinions on this piece would be appreciated!

Ah! So it’s a navy blade in army mounts?

Can anyone tell me if this is authentic or a reproduction of a Kai gunto?

Hello all! I have the opportunity to buy this sword. The seller says that his grandfather brought it back from the war. It would be easier if the seller would take the handle off but he is hesitant, so I have to make the best guess I can. To my (untrained) it looks like it is authentic and could have a traditionally made blade, but I’m looking for other opinions please. Any opinions would be helpful. Seller did measure the blade and the nagasa is approximately 26 inches. The habaki looks authentic, the into wrap looks authentic, the koshirae look real to me. But the tassle makes me nervous and the seppa does too

Hey everyone! I would love anything you could tell me about this sword, especially if it’s authentic, its age, and the translation of the Mei. Thank you!

Thank you all!

Can anyone translate the maker?

Thank you Piers! Any thoughts on the age of the sword or if gimei or authentic signature?

Hey all! I have the chance to buy this katana. The seller says it is signed “Bizen No Kuni Norimitsu Kuni Nagayoshi”. Just checking to make sure that is accurate and thoughts of gimei or real signature? Also any thoughts on the age. Any information is helpful! Thanks!

Hey all! Can anyone translate the Saya and the Mei for me? Thanks in advance!

@Ray Singerthank you Ray. I don’t see any stamps on the nakago and after reading, I know he made gendaito. So am I safe to assume its gendaito?

Can anyone make out the signature or the date? I believe it’s a WW2 mass produced blade

Hello all! I could use some help with this sword. I haven’t bought it yet, but I was wondering if I could get opinion on the authenticity and a translation of the maker.

Hello, can anyone make out anything from this flag? Thanks in advance!

Hey all! Can anyone tell me about this sword? I see a Shōwa stamp, so I believe it to be nontraditionally made

Okay!! Thank you all for your help!!

Hey all! First time posting in the group. I was referred here to see if you guy think the Tsuba is authentic or a fake. Thoughts?

Hey everyone! I was hoping to get your thoughts on the age and value of this katana. To my eyes, it’ looks to be koto. I’m thinking Muromachi or earlier? It has a double habaki, it looks to be osuriage Mumei katana. I have the chance to buy it from the seller. Any guesses on bite value? (Roughly)

Thank you for your help Mr Singer!

Hey guys. Can anyone help me with this Mei?

@ROKUJURO thank you. That is the only pic the seller sent me. Here is a copy of the other side. Not sure if you can make anything out

Hey guys. Could someone translate for me?

Hey all. Can I get your thoughts on this sword? Is it authentic? Has the tang been cleaned?

Can anyone help with the translation of this shirasaya?

Sorry for the poor quality picture. Can anyone make this Mei out?