Daniel-San

I did not think of it in that way, the ebay seller has sold and is selling many other swords. It would make sense that if some work could increase the value alot the seller would do it. Perhaps this isn't the bargain I was hoping it was, the "as is" selling feature was one of my biggest hesitations. Dan

Thank you so much for the help, it has been a great asset. I am new to the nihonto world but have studied Japanese sword arts for a couple of years now. I appreciate the information that has been provided here. In being new I know there are scams out there so it makes sense to be cautious and you have put me more at ease. Best regards, Dan

This is my first post here and I am not sure this is the right place, feel free to move it if needed. I was hopeing to get some advice regarding an Edo (1693) sword, it is just the bare blade and it is terribly rusted. I have attached a link to detailed pics of the blade. I realize that it's hard to gauge from just pictures and a polisher would need to see if it was truely salvadgeable or not. But I would appreciate the forums experienced input on whether it may be something worth undertaking. http://proxy.f3.ymdb.yahoofs.jp/users/44443c71_11c8d/bc/63f2/__hr_/4b11.jpg?BCvd0vJBXwkHGmzY Many thanks in advance, Dan Smiddy