15th May 2011, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Rich
Have you removed the tsuka (handle) to see if either or both are signed or dated? The hada (grain) is very prominent, looks rather "etched"; unfortunately that is commonly on modern Chinese "replica" swords. Can't tell for sure, but that may be a possibility; or they could be finely polished true Nihonto.
Need to see the tangs to tell anything else.
Rich
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Japanese Sword Guide
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