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I bought a sword from Japan with characteristics presented below:
Very antique sword of more than 590 years old, which was smithed by Sue-Tegai (末手掻), one of major swordsmith school, as attested by NBTHK "Kantei-sho" certificate.
Mei signature: Mumei, i.e. no signature, however, NBTHK attests in its "Kantei-sho" certificate that this sword was smithed by Sue-Tagai (末手掻). 
● Jidai date: around Oei era (応永, 1394-1427)  
● NBTHK "Kantei-sho" certificate: Status is Hozon (保存, i.e. to be preserved).  Dated June 1, 2016, and numbered 3012349.

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I've attached a few images of another of my wakazashi. I admit I bought this unseen, on a whim, which for a beginner is probably not a good idea. I know the advice is to read and read before making a purchase but the internet makes it so easy to just click and buy.
Anyway, I attach a picture of the tang and its signature - whether that be genuine or fake, I believe it reads - Kawachi No Kami Fujiwara Kunisuke.
It came with a nice iron Tsuba, also images attached.

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I have only recently become interested in the art and history of Japanese swords and have a few wakazashi which I am trying to verify as to era and swordsmith.
I am aware that there are fakes around (Chinese/other?) and also original swords that have fake signatures, just to confuse matters.
I have attached a PDF with three slides/images - finding it very hard to photograph the blade.

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I have a WWII Katana hat was brought home from the battle at Iwo-Jima. It us dated May 20 1945 but is signed Tadamichi. The only Tadamichi I have discovered dates around 1680. I would love to find out everything I can about this Katana.

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Hi I'm very new to collecting blades and I need some assistance translating a tang. I have managed a couple symbols but I'm struggling with the rest. Some help would be greatly appreciated.

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Hi,

Can you help with info regarding this tanto?
Is it real? From 17th century? Is it made by SHIGEMITSU?

Can you estimate a price for it?

I would like to buy it from a private seller and I tried to contact a Japanese Association from my country but nobody knows details about swords.

Thanks for your help!

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Hi,

Can you help me with info regarding this sword?
Is it real? From 17th century? Is it made by MINAMOTO TADAYUKI?

Can you estimate a price for it?

I would like to buy it from a private seller and I tried to contact a Japanese Association from my country but nobody knows details about swords.

Thanks for your help!

Hi, just wondering if anyone has information about a Showa smith Yoshikuni who signed Esaka Yoshikuni? I think he is YOS1522. Mostly trying to find out if his blades were traditionally made or if he used wartime shortcuts, or both? Thanks.

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I would appreciate any help translating this sword and where/how I may find its value.

Thanks.