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Andrew did provide me with a contact https://nosyudo.jp/ I will make enquiries for a Shirasaya and Habaki.

I have no doubt he is thinking of both. I have already seen the estimated costs for the polish alone and we are talking of $3,000 and up based on the costs of the website. As stated before these wern't even on the table, so that is why I have a little bit of frustration, I do not want my sword to "sit in a corner in newspaper". I do want it protected in a Shirasaya. And if im being honest with myself I'm not bothered with the polish, however I feel it would help prevent more rusting from occuring.

Morning all, Just thought I would give an update on the sword. Andrew has appraised the sword and i'm happy in one way but also un-happy in another. I have decided to share the full appraisal becouse I do love fact finding and shareing information. What I'm happy about, I have found out more about the sword and it has come from a professional in the field. What i'm un-happy about, I would still like to get the sword a Polish a Habaki and Shirasaya, Andrew did not want to do this for my sword. He has advsied it's not personal and I respect that, I can only assume that he does not see it as worth his time. That however does not help me with my goal. I still want to do this for my sword. Spending money even if it does not add to the value is fine with me. As I still want to display this sword and also protect it more than with a newspaper saya. Would anyone have any suggestions or options?

Evening all, Just wondering the cost and or fesability to find a damaged/rusted Heian/Kamaura period Katana? My collecting goal is very novice at this stage and it is the obtain a blade from each major period, regardless of damage. Any information would be amazing! Kind Regards Alexander

Just a quick update. I have posted my sword to Andrew. He will conduct a Sword Appraisal! Looking forward to updating everyone here!

Thank you so much Ray! I have emailed Andrew, he has provided me instruction on how to ship the blade, he did however say he is unable to make a shirasaya at the moment, Is there any suggestions on how to get one made?

Thank you both very much for your responses! I will send off an email to Andrew in regards to resoration! Based on the photos does this sword seem to be authentic? I can see a lot of pitting, Was it common in the Muromachi period for a less then perfect polish as these were very much in active use? And just a FYI, In person the Hamon is less pronounced, it's actually very beautiful in the photos i've found.

Evening all! I thought I would pop back in here! It's been many years, but I remember the support and help you all had with my Family Sword! Recently after a trip to Japan I have purchased a sword online as it's shape and general appearance and hopefully age and authenticity resonated with me. I have attached photos of the blade, It is rusted with both black and red rust, at this stage I have been oiling it with Barricade rust protection. My location is in Australia I'm looking for as much information as possible on it, possible restoration options and how to get a Shira Saya / fittings made? It also did come with a Torokusho. Google Drive Link: https://drive.google...JrpeCehW?usp=sharing

Haha! Thank you very much for your effort! If it makes you feel any better I read yours when I woke up! That is so awesome! So I guess the natural progression is how much is it worth?! How do I restore?! How do I get papers for it?! I'm happy to keep it in my possession for decades to come!!!

Hey 16k! Thank you very much for the welcome! That is no problem, I can take some pictures of it tomorrow and put them in the drive! Kind Regards Alexander Hey Grim Reaper! Thank you very much for the information, this is sure to also help! Kind Regards Alexander

Hey guys! This has been passed down my family since my Grandfather was in the Pacific in the Signal Corps, I've already posted it on reddit to get some feedback, but when I google "Gunto" usually this forum pops up! Just looking for any information, if it is legit and what the next steps are if the sword is legit, pretty much the "HOW, WHAT, WHEN and WHERE". Reddit Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/SWORDS/comments/gqy0kq/ritchie_family_sword_looking_for_as_much/ Google Drive (All pictures taken) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NG8-u_LA2RPgpbgfordVvQwU-alyYtxo Background: Grandfather was gifted this by a Japanese officer, most probably right after the surrender. Kind Regards Alexander