Japanese Katana?

Daniel Fairly Knives

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What do you guys think! Any info on the sword, maker or writing on the tang/nakago would be most appreciated.

It is a cool looking sword in person but a bit heavy. I see a lot of hamon potential. Cat scratch habaki and the sword has not been apexed (or isn't now) for a few inches past the habaki.

I just got this with no info. It looks like it was certainly broken and like someone cleaned up the break with a bench grinder.

I'd say it is 5/16" thick, I need to measure but maybe 20" long. I'll be back with exact measurements. I bet it was a big sword by the thickness, tang length and weight.

The red stuff is some sort of wax maybe, very hard... not too sure.

Thanks again for the help!
 
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