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Eds

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  1. Thank you any thoughts on the Mei?
  2. I've included many pictures of the MEI since it's so faint. . . ..
  3. Ray & Bruce Oh my Thank you! Ed
  4. Translation assistance on smith and approximate dating
  5. Not sure I don't have any information on it which is unusual. Usually there is a back story The ha shows lots of use. Nothing drastic, just small nicks Ed
  6. Thick blade Badly cared for / stored
  7. Thank you! I'll get some better pics tomorrow! VR Ed
  8. Translation assistance Hopefully get better pictures
  9. Translation assistance on Katana Type 98. Unusual Hamon
  10. Thank you. This was an ebay item. closed today . .the seller didn't post a pic of the top of the MEI so its impossible to tell if there was an inspection stamp on the nakago. VERY nice looking most likely seki blade and WWII Army fittings. Sold for $1475 plus tax and shipping
  11. Translation assistance Katana Type 98 for authenticity
  12. Sword I purchased and received came without Saya, Tsuba, Seppas or Tsuka. Blade only. 27" cutting edge. Overall length 35".
  13. Jacques Thank you again. I live near Palm Springs CA so the next chance I have to get it looked at may be a Antique Sword show. There was just one in Las Vegas that I attended. Lots of familiar names there. Again, Thank you. V/R Ed S
  14. Thank you. Good news. I may post more pics when I receive it. I had a couple of older Nihonto with broken or missing Tsukas. Is there a recommendation on where to source quality / good replacement parts? Thanks Ed S
  15. Translation assistance on possibly older blade and approx date.. Interesting blade
  16. Bruce Good advice. . .thank you. . how about getting a Nihonto polished. . .I have a small nick in a sword that could benefit
  17. any advice on repainting / refinishing the paint on a Saya? such as this one? or a service that provides it?
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