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Just replied to your message Stephen, The bidding went crazy through that whole sale, i'll bide my time save some money and get something nice rather than rushing in for a bout of buyers remorse! Plus.... it gives me time to read the book that arrived in the post this morning And... keep showing the wife pictures of new Chinese junk that is cheap so I can play down how much it actually cost when I do buy!

I noticed.... will be looking after tomorrow maybe!

They're pics of 708 which I'm warming to, The signed blade is attached....

I've added some pics of the Mei in the translation furom

Thanks! It's like learning Martian! I couldn't find a reference to that Mei though :/

I'm thinking about putting a bid on this sword in an auction, I did ask for some help im a previous post, but i think the translation i was given was way off, or i'm not reading it right! Can you guys help me out

Thanks for the advice Alex, I've spent some time at the arms fairs in the past but this is my first adventure into Swords, I'm waiting on my book order ATM and will be doing a lot of reading! And of course be hounding you guys with questions!

The blade looks as though it has been attacked with wire wool or scotchbrite... Is there anyone in the uk that could polish up a blade? What would a rough cost be? Is it possible to do it yourself?

No I'm not brave enough for eBay not for this kind of thing anyway! The description on the auction website says : 20th century Japanese katana sword with civilian mounts, iron tsuba with dragon chasing pearl, curved blade with wave hamon, signed on tang - 'Noshu Seki ju Kanesuki Tsukuvo Kove', in lacquered sheath, blade 62.5cm, 87cm overall CONDITION REPORT Some filling to blade and evidence of attempts to clean it What are the rules on posting links to auction sites?

I've seen a sword.... this would be my first dable, it says it is signed Noshu Seki ju Kanesuki Tsukuvo Kove, it I can't find any info and my book hasn't arrived in the post yet! Any ideas?

Just joined, Been looking into getting a Japanese Sword after watching a BBC documentary! After doing a lot of looking around I can see it really is a potential mine field! Will be asking lots of,questions I'm sure!