Hello Jim,
Sorry for the late reply, it was a good 23-25 years ago now and I was very lucky to be shown it by a top UK collector, who had it in his collection. It was the first Japanese sword that I held with a legendry name, and I had only been collecting for a little bit then, being more involved with the MA side of Japanese swords.
I was totaly in awe of the beautiful sword and a little bit nervous about handling it, protocol being followed exactly, it was the first time I was asked to have a silk cloth put in my mouth so moisture wouldn't accidentley get on the blade!!
I was also relieved when I didn't get any urges to go round cutting people with it!!
Cheers Simon
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