Frankfurter505

Does it have a signature on the tang?

Honestly, I believe it id maybe something that was made for the tourist trade since the alleged Smith doesn't match the style, but maybe it isn't, who knows, I'd need to study it a bit more to be sure, reference other works from this maker and such. Thanks for all the help everyone

I forgot to mention that the habaki was quite jammed in there so I wasn't able to fully get it off for the pic, and that I was not able to find any fittings or guards in my friends garage, only this wrapped in the aforementioned bubble wrap.

Wow! I didn't think there would be that much to swords, and you saved me from dunking the nakago in vinegar to remove the rust. I will have uploaded a couple more photos on a post below this in case you want to take a closer look and make a judgment. I think the gray line on the edge is the hamon correct? Thanks to you guys I know know what these words mean haha. P.s sorry if you guys can see my phone in the photos, the sword was very shiny.

Cool! Was he just another guy, or was he well known? Also, I've seen on this forum of things called "gimei", do you guys think this is one of those, or the real deal? I asked my friend if they had any documents but they said they didn't have any, so I have no clue. I'm new to swords and nihonto, so I'm always grateful for any new information

Hey all. I was cleaning out my friends garage again and I found this short sword wrapped in bubble wrap. It has some symbols on it and, since I don't speak Japanese, I'm not aware of what it says. If anyone could help me that would be much appreciated. If any of you need any more pictures, be it more up close or of the blade itself, just let me know and I will provide. Thanks in advance

Thank you for the replies! I've learnt quite a bit. Hopefully my friend doesn't ask for it back haha

Hello everyone! I'm new to forums, but was curious about this tsuba I found whilst cleaning one of my friends houses. It has some markings on it that I cannot read. I assume they are in Japanese but it could be Chinese as well. If anyone could assist me that would be much appreciated.