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			I would be most appreciative if anyone is able to translate the kanji on a Japanese tang.  Thank you.
		 
		
		
		
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			KANETATSU 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	SHOWA JYU HACHI NEN (= 18th year, 1943) Peter  | 
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			Peter, 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Thank you kindly for the translation assistance!  | 
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