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I recently acquired a katana with the mei Yasuyo. After doing some research, I realized this smith is a National Treasure maker and it's probably gimei. But, imagine if... If you'd like, let me know what you think. Sorry, no pics of the blade. it is in need of polish. Looks like someone hit it with a buffing wheel :rant:

 

Jon

 

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After doing some research, I realized this smith is a National Treasure maker

 

There are no Kokuho (i.e."National Treasure") blades from ShinTo or ShinShinTo times. Juyo Bunkazai ("Important Cultural Property") is the highest level the best of them have attained.

 

However, Ippei YASUYO is a very famous name, his work is extremely rare and faking his mei has been lucrative therefore. Your example is showing a rather poor attempt of doing so.

 

reinhard

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