Got this from an auction today

Slimsmiple · June 26

“Presumably Kotō”. Canyone tell me more about this sword, it’s craftsmanship and quality, or provide an estimate?

Brian · June 26

Nakago. Without it, we can say very little.

ROKUJURO · June 26

Sebastian,

we also need close-up photos of HAMON and HADA, the tip, and of course the tang, as Brian already stated.

All photos should be made on a dark background, right from above, tip-upwards, light from the side, preferably presented as cut-out so nothing is disturbing the view.

The KOSHIRAE looks like a nice HAN DACHI type, but the blade is the more important part.

Matsunoki · June 26

Koshirae is Tachi, not Han Dachi.

ROKUJURO · June 26

Colin,

you are correct; there are ASHI on the SAYA.

Slimsmiple · June 26

6 hours ago, ROKUJURO said:

Sebastian,

we also need close-up photos of HAMON and HADA, the tip, and of course the tang, as Brian already stated.

All photos should be made on a dark background, right from above, tip-upwards, light from the side, preferably presented as cut-out so nothing is disturbing the view.

The KOSHIRAE looks like a nice HAN DACHI type, but the blade is the more important part.

I’m sorry, I didn’t have any photos taken matching your description. This is the best I can do right now. I can try to take some new ones tomorrow if these aren’t useful. Imgur link:

https://imgur.com/a/IsF6FQy