April

Thank you Stephan I will take it to the show to find out how to care for it I don’t know why the Tsuba would be a blank holder when it’s signed by the blade smith? Another gentleman told me that the patina had been removed from it. but the signature is still there all of the fittings are the same that was originally on it before my father apparently got taken on the restoration. what a shame people take such advantage of novices and destroy pieces of history So basically I guess this 147yr old piece is just garbage … I found someone that I’m going to ship it to so he can really get a good look at it because he said pictures can only tell so much as for the box there is pencil writing on the bottom but I can’t make it out I always believed my father made it he was an extremely talented craftsmen but I’m not sure. it is a beautiful piece though beautiful birds eye maple he was a master with wood he left behind a a huge inventory of rare and extinct wood he was a collector of many antiques and did restoration on many involving wood he was a contractor by trade I can send you pictures of the box if you’d like April

Hi Jean no hidden pics that I can tell and nothing has happened to the Tsuba ? as for the blade I can try to get some better pics … these were with my phone there are bits of linen both black and white on it I have never wiped it or cleaned it and as far as I know it hasn’t been for probably 25+ yrs April

Hi Mark thank you so much for this information I haven’t come across any other information on who handled the restoration I just know my dad sent it to Japan I believe at one point he contacted the SF Japanese Sword Sword Society maybe they helped him I’m just not sure April

Good morning My father sent it to Japan for restoration I know bits and pieces about it but not much. April

Good morning Brian I do not know who put the values on this paperwork I submitted the paperwork for the translation and info NOT as an estimate or starting point on a price. I hesitated to even post the pictures of the paperwork because I knew that’s what everyone would focus on instead of addressing my request for help understanding this piece and finding an appropriate appraisal. My concern is to have an actual appraisal done so I can insure it. That’s what part of my original request was for … if anyone could direct me to an appraiser. April

I posted new pics in a new thread April

Hello again, I had posted about being new here and to Japanese Swords asking for help with a Katana my late father passed to me I have updated pics taken today of the restored Sword some of you asked for originally I sent them Before restoration pics and paperwork. Included is the wood mock up sword in purple cover, original scabbard and storage box. looking for where to get an updated appraisal for insurance purposes at the very least.

Yes it did thank you so much I’ll try to get pics in the next few days and post

Hi Geraint thank you for the link and info, I did try but the link no longer works I’m looking to have an updated appraisal as I would like to sell it as I can do no justice tothis beautiful piece of history but have no idea where to start looking for that. I will take pictures of the sword (restored) and post.

Hello I’m new here and new to Japanese Samurai Swords im looking for any info on this sword that was late fathers these are pictures BEFORE he sent it to Japan for restoration I haven’t taken new pics of it because I’m afraid to touch it as I know nothing about handling these swords. The Last picture is of a signature on the bottom of the beautiful storage box the Sword is in, the box maker I assume just looking to see if recognized?