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I'll check it out. This whole world fascinates me, it's kind of awesome that this example might be around 200 years old and it's not rare or unusual and is considered a baby. Both of my parents instilled a healthy respect in me for anything that survives multiple generations. Thanks to all of you, I learned a bunch and I've got in contact with a few shops. I'll update the thread if I learn anything new.

I wasn't real concerned about return-on-investment, I just didn't want to throw thousands at a junk blade. If it is a couple hundred year old traditionally forged blade I don't feel like it's too much of a waste to have it polished. Waiting until I have more experience in proper care is probably a good idea, I'll get the handle rebuilt and a proper scabbard built and save up for the polish later. Thanks

Is there any meaning in it?

Ok, I'll check to him as well, thank you. The metal piece under the wrapping came loose so I pulled it before it dropped somewhere inconvenient.

Perfect, thank you.

Ok, thanks. I'd looked into the polishing and it definitely will be a cost consideration. I figure with proper care from here forward that it'd be a one time investment, and since I wasn't planning on it going anywhere that it would be worth it. Something that has survived for a couple hundred years deserves a little money thrown at it lol. Sorry about the signature, I get in a hurry and forget, I'll get it fixed in my settings. Craig

Also, I measured the cutting edge today at approx. 45cm.

Do you guys think it's worthy of a full restoration? I wasn't going to attempt anything myself and I'd already been researching some places to send it to. The Fred Lohman company is only 120 miles from me so that's currently in the #1 spot. Again, thanks for all the info, we had always assumed it was just a ww2 cheapy so it's pretty neat to see that it's much older. It had a katana with it that my uncle has now, I'm going to contact him and see if he's done any research on that one.

I don't feel any change at the line. The contrast right there is really stark, I was surprised how much it jumped out after I cleaned it. Thanks

I felt I should clarify, I'm not planning on selling it, I was just planning on restoring it for display. Craig

I inherited this sword from my dad and the only thing I know for sure is that it's a ww2 bring back. The grip used to be in great shape but my stepmother left it somewhere that her cats could get to it. I was originally just planning on getting the grip replaced/rebuilt but I'd like to see if you guys think it's worthy of a full restoration. It looks like a legitimate antique but there's no signature. These are the pics i have so far, i can look into getting better ones if it'd be helpful. Thank you in advance for any help. Wakizashi https://imgur.com/gallery/6f8af Wakizashi cleaned https://imgur.com/gallery/DlkEZ Wakizashi file marks and tip https://imgur.com/gallery/2d2d2 Craig

New member from Oregon. I have a wakizashi that I inherited from my dad, I've been looking for information and advice in various places and it was suggested that I join up here. Thanks for having me Craig