markc Posted October 13, 2010 Report Posted October 13, 2010 Dear Members, assistance with this one would be appreciated. The mei reads"kane ?"maybe tora. the date ?? i do not think it is showa maybe shocho, meiji, meiwa ju ku nen go gatsu 19th year 5th month of what? the position of meguki ana on the nakago points to late 44 type? the nakago has a very definate chimata stamp as does the mune. the sword was mounted in civilian mounts that has minamoto clan crest as the menuki and does not appear to be original to the sword. the blade is very highly polished and has a faint hoso-suguha harmon any assistance would be greatly appreciated. than you mark c Quote
markc Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Posted October 13, 2010 Thank you Chris for the translation and speedy reply. thank you and much appreciated Markc Quote
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