picked up this japanese sword today.sword has non -military fittings,showa blade.261/2 long.came with a id tag.thanks paul zaya

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Paul, the picture quality makes the signature difficult to see. Can you post a few better close up shots of the tang.

Thanks,
Gary

Not sure but appears civilian to me Not sure though...

Hi,

The sword mei says "Noshu-ju Taniguchi(family name) Yoshikane saku".


Tag:
(name)
Go(family name) Yonezo(1st name).

(address)
232 Yuyama, Mizukami village,
Kuma county,
Kumamoto prefecture.