daya_zhai

thanks, who is the best people to contact in the uk about polishing?

thanks for the further info - so im guessing it could be a very old blade? koto period? the dirt is just some dried oil, because this was in better condition when handed to me i oiled it lightly - if that is correct?

thanks for the information, this one was certainly looked after more than the other, the cutting edge is about 26.5 inches long to the tip, you say it was shortened so i guess it was once a tachi?

hi, heres is another that is also in the family and while ive got the camera out i might as well get some feedback and try and learn something. this is a katana in military mounts but ive no doubt the blade is alot older, there are incised designs on both sides under the handle. Any ideas of age / swordsmith? again thanks for all your coments and efforts.

let me know if you need more - im posting another sword i have in a bit.

thanks for the information, i got as far as omi daijo and got lost... what other pictures would be of use?

Not an expert on Japanese swords but have had this blade in the family and would like some help translating this signature to the tang to see if its worth getting a polish? thanks for your time and help, let me know if you need more pictures, chris