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The shumei on the Kunizane is by Honami Kochu and is a minor treasure on its own. He is either the best or second best Honami judge. The shumei is indicating that it was unsigned before it was cut down. So he may have seen it before cutting down and then supervised the shortening with the Umetada. Very likely then that this was a daimyo blade at the time.

 

This is a Juyo candidate unless there is something wrong not shown. 

 

The shumei is going to be gone in a few years once this hits the market and someone doesn't take proper care of it, which is the sad thing. If I had this one I'd be wrapping the nakago in plastic and have a special loose tsuka for it. 

 

I've seen swords I sold with traces of shumei left on them come back into the market with the traces all gone now.

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