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    I really like the look as well, it is MUCH nicer in person than on the pics! Not sure on the steel wool, but there's no rust... I REALLY hope they didn't use steel wool, but ???? The seller didn't quote a school or smith, only that they thought it was an "edo" blade, well that narrows it down to a few hundred years of possibility. Hence my request for help, pathetic newbie that I am
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    Hi John, That's a good idea, thanks! Any opinions on the blade overall? Thanks, Mark
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    Oh, as far as polisher recommendations, I'm in Florida, USA,
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    Here are pics of the Koshirae... the blue and same appear much brighter than actual, the same is more of a yellowed ivory color and the wrap is more of a night blue.
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    Kissaki... koshirae pics on the way!!! Blade edge is 17 inches long.
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    Hi All, Got this wakizashi today, tell me what you think. Any guestimations on age (the seller guesses Edo, which is pretty broad), and any recommendations on a polisher? By the way, taking pics of the hamon is a MAJOR pain; it is like trying to photograph a ghost. Thanks! Mark
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    Originally in a gunto saya, but now in traditional mounts and the blade is 26 inches
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    Price is in the 2k range...
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    more high res...
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    more high res...
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    Okay, Here are some higher resolution pics
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    More Pics
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    More Pics
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    Hi All, Here is a blade I have been considering. What do you all think? The current owner believes it is a gendaito, but also mentions it could be shinshinto. Should I buy it or not?
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    I received the exact same email so I asked for detailed pictures of the sword and it was completely different than the one in the original email. Also the sword that was initially referenced is shown here http://www.japanszwaard.nl/zc6.html and is on consignment for considerably more $$$. Seems like a scam to me... sorry Benjamin Meyer
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    Thanks for the feedback everyone! I have asked for some more pics and should get them this evening. How concerned do I need to be with those 2 nicks? Thanks, Mark
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    Here is another pic
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    Hi Guys, Just got some pics, although not great quality pictures. There are 2 very small nicks on the blade and another mei shot Let me know what you think. Thanks, Mark
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    Wow, so glad you guys are here! Really sucks that there is so much Chinese stuff that is being passed off as authentic. This one was listed as a pass down from a great uncle who got it during the Korean War. Yep, wrong war, but thought maybe it was a mistake. Guess that poor soldier got taken for a ride. Thanks again guys! Mark
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    Hi Guys, Found this on craigslist.... I am requesting more pics, but here is the mei, can anyone please teel me anything about it? Thanks so much! Mark
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    Thanks everyone so much for your help... I feel like a stranger in a strange land. I think I will post in the wanted section, I really have my heart set on wanting a beautiful katana, but my budget is capped at $3500. Thanks again, Mark
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    Hi Everyone, Okay, I am ready to pull the trigger on my first REAL katana. Can you please let me know what you all think of this one and let me know if you think I am missing something? http://www.aoi-art.com/sword/katana/08239.html Thanks so much, Mark
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    Another blade pic
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    Pics of the blade
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    Not sure what to make of this, but the 39 matches with the # on the handle
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