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That's very interesting thank you for that.

That's who I was told it was from seller, I got this that that he kindly provided with the sword

Hi guys, got some questions for the more knowledgeable if I may please. When I bought this the collector did give me the relevant information but I've since lost the email but would like to note the relevant details so I can appear knowledgeable to visitors 🤔 I believe it's a 1941 kanemichi, mill steel water quenched shin gunto. Can I ask what sugata this sword is please in the correct Japanese term and what the kissaki is most likely please? I've searched through multiple old posts etc but would still be guess work on my part comparing against others pictures.. Any other feed back on the sword is also greatly appreciated, good or bad.. it's my first, so got alot to learn.. thanks in advance.

I've just picked up a kanemichi shin gunto, so following with interest. I believe mine is a water quenched mill steel. These fittings are in much better condition than mine. to my very in trained eyes kanemichi blades do look stunning Must admit I made a half arsed post and in my eagerness didn't even headline my post with a relevant heading, so totally understand how people can get frustrated with us newbies..

Hi, thanks for replying. Unfortunately it's not a pierced one, just a standard type 98. I've only taken one bad pic of the tang myself but it has been translated by previous owner. And cross referencing a page in swords of Slough which he went through with me. Will take some pictures of the tang and add as the ones I've taken don't show much and I'm currently away. Thankfully he's taken the time to give me some maintenance instructions. No touching, oiling once a week or so and also suggested mounting outside of says a he doesn't trust conditions inside? When he purchased the sword the blade was covered in a hard/dried wax of some sort, which is why blade really is in immaculate condition. No scratches, rust, potting or edge damage.

Hi, people. Just purchased my first Japanese sword. It's a 1941 mill steel water quenched kanemichi . I've not paid alot , I don't think.. The blade is immaculate, fittings is a little worn. ( bought from a local collector who didn't even want this sword, but bought as a job lot, so he didn't have alot invested) seemed a very knowledgeable and genuine person. I know that there's multiple different ways of making these swords. I just wondered which was the rarest most desirable to collect? Also torn between polishing fittings etc, or leaving the patina. I don't want to ruin it.. thanks