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Hello everyone, let me start off by stating that this sword is in no way for sale, and I'm not curious of its monetary value. This sword was given to me by a friend with hopes that I could find a way to restore it. All I know about the sword is that his father got it while in japan sometime around world war two, and his father spray painted the Saya and Tsuka gold. I have removed the Tsuka to check under the tang. I did not attempt any restoration on the tang under the tsuka, although there is surface rust there. Any help in identifying the year the blade was made, or what type of sword it is (94, 95, etc.), or if I should just be so lucky perhaps someone can translate the words on the tang and give me some information there, that would be most wonderful, and whole-heartedly appreciated. Also, any ideas for removing the paint would be welcomed, I'm thinking maybe mineral spirits? I won't do anything to it without some further guidance, for fear of further tainting a piece of history, but the fellow who owns it would rather see it looking closer to it's original condition than have it be "ugly" yet more valuable, as he has no intention of selling it. I notice two things out of the ordinary about it. The handle doesn't have a traditional criss cross ito tsuka, and the saya has some kind of straw completely woven around it, and it appears to go all the way under the fittings. Other than that, I will answer any questions I can and post any pics I can to assist in your assistance
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