Shepherd

All I can do is laugh, and I'm not going to bring other forum drama here as I enjoy this place. I'll let my reputation here speak for itself. My question was legitimate- Was this sword ruined ? Can something like this be repaired to what it should be, and would it's restoration cost more than if it had been polished by a recognized togi ? To add, I received this; "Hey man , your little trip over to NMB backfired , They saw all my togishi work and I have 2 polishing jobs as a result ........... I will make about 4,000 big ones ... thanks buddy hahahahah " Personally I'm of the opinion the nihonto should be polished by a legit polisher not only to keep it's value but more importantly to preserve it. S.Shepherd

http://knifedogs.com/showthread.php?340 ... -Nagamitsu another person who decided to "polish" their own sword. Ruined? S.Shepherd

That's what I was thinking, but it's easier to defer to experts than offend those with a vested interest with your own opinion Sean Shepherd

this is all I have from a guy, I think he's being cheeky is the first character "shaku" ? I'm wondering what he has, if it's something Chinese or a piece of a sword I don't mean to be so vague Sean Shepherd

Novi show ????

I don't own it. Sean

LOL, I yelled at the pic taker a bit and pointed out exactly what you guys said I hope to get some better pics. Sean

He'll be excited to hear that

The owner is worried it's not worth the $2000 to get it polished, I told him not to worry. :D Any Idea on what it's value is? I think he's wanting to get it polished and insured. Sean Shepherd

my apologies Sean Shepherd

with a translation thankyou in advance Sean Shepherd

26.25" blade, iron tsuba and non -military mounts.

can anyone help ? I do not own this sword

the owner says they're from "combat", personally I think they're voids/shunts in the steel. What does NTHBK consider an acceptable flaw?