Thoughts and opinions on officers sword

[Tino]

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[Tino]

I am not sure if these are markings on the Tsuba and Seppa

[nickn]

Late Shinto 1700's
Mino school??
How long is the blade tip to notch on the back edge in a straight line

[nickn]

Assembly numbers

[Tino]

How long is the blade tip to notch on the back edge in a straight line

From the blade tip to the notch is 27 1/4 inches.

[Stu W]

Nice rig all round.👍

Something to do with any blade but particularly with a nice one is to remove and replace the blade in the saya by sliding it along the back of the blade not the cutting edge.

Regards,
Stu

[Tino]

Thanks for all the help, it is much appreciated

[brannow]

Nice early high grade mounts also!

Bill Rannow
Mpls, MN

[charlie1]

Could I trouble to get a picture of the sword without the saya, habaki, and handle on it? Have the sword mune (back of sword) side down to see the curve of the entire blade. Also a close up on the temper line as it goes into the notch.

Thanks
Charlie