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this really old short sword, 14 and seven eights, from tip to notch, i took a pic of the mune looks like some slash marks on it , the reason i say this the block on the right they all look alike, i just wanted to see if you all have seen this or do you think its just damage, i no there is damage to, but there seems something about these where a lot of them look the same... thanks

Any help on translation would be greatly appreciated.

Nisshu-ju Kanetsugu (日州住兼次)
Hello,
If I correctly translated that this smith Nisshu-ju Kanetsugu (日州住兼次)
I did not find information on this blacksmith on the site. He is in Sesko on page 175.
Who can tell what?

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Need help in attribution
fell into the hands of a blade,
The signature is similar to Sanjo Munechika,
can this be true?

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My friend has asked me to show his sword's photos. We are a couple of old buzzards and are not certain we are asking for help properly.
I have attached photos. I have a sword as well and believe it to be around 500 years old. I'll be sending photos just as soon as
they are ready.

We hope to learn of the age, maker, and value of this sword.

Thanking anyone in advance,

Wayne L. Wickizer
435 828 0496
justice@utahwtp.com

Japan 1958-61

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Any help would be greatly appreciated with the identification of the signature on the blade.

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So I found this short sword when I was cleaning out my Grandfathers house. I would love if someone could help me identity what I have here. It looks a few hundred years old. It’s not in the greatest shape. I am sorry If I am not using the correct terminology. My expertise is with firearms. Thanks for looking.

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First time user. I picked this sword up at the Tennessee Military Collectors show. I think the first character is "I" or "Ido" and the 3rd Character is "Sada". Can't figure out characters 2 and 4. Any help would be appreciated. Paul

First time user. I picked this sword up at the Tennessee Military Collectors show. I think the first character is "I" or "Ido" and the 3rd Character is "Sada". Can't figure out characters 2 and 4. Any help would be appreciated. Paul

Hi all,

Thank you for accepting me into this community. I recently acquired a nihonto style blade and I'm trying to find some info on it. It is made from Damascus so I'm expecting it be a modern blade. Picked it up at a garage sale for $25 and want to sharpen it up to use for cutting practice, however I want to make sure my assumptions are correct before i break out the stones. Thank you for any assistance you can provide

Nathan