SteveM Posted June 12, 2022 Report Posted June 12, 2022 Hello, Smith's name is Daidō (大道). The date on the sword is Shōwa 18, December. The numbers that are painted on the nakago are assembly numbers. If they match the other parts of the sword, you've got an original set on your hands. Another example of this smith's work is in the thread below 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted June 12, 2022 Report Posted June 12, 2022 Small stamp is the Nagoya Army Arsenal inspector stamp "NA". Quote
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