Thanks for all of your comments so far gentlemen, I am truly astounded at the level of knowledge you folks have, and all I can say is that I am in awe
I have taken a couple more pictures of the blade and scabbard only, in the hope this will clarify what date it is............... and if it was worth the $550 I spent on it
Just to clarify this is ONE blade, signed on both sides
As always I am in your debt
You have done well for $550 IMO. . I would also get the finger prints off the blade and oil it with Choji Oil , have a peruse on the net , you can obtain cleaning kits from there , that will do the job .
REGARDS AL
We are the Pilgrims , master, we shall go
Always a little further : it may be
Beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow
Across that angry or that glimmering sea...
John-
I am looking forward to seeing your new pictures. This reminds me of an incident that occurred at the 2nd Max in St. Louis. A friend had a Sukenaga katana in military mounts. There was a very nerdy Japanese history professor who used to go through a show looking at every blade and never bought anything. He was going to remove the tsuka to look at the mei. Holding the tsuka in his left hand, he proceeded to pound down with his right fist on the fist of his left hand. However, he led the sword in revers with the cutting edge toward him. He actually ran his right hand down the cutting edge of the blade and cut his right palm deeply from one end to the other. One must always respect these blades which the fellow forgot. That was the worst cut I ever saw on a blade.
BOB
LIFE'S LOSERS NEVER LEARN FROM THE ERROR OF THEIR WAYS.
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