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Thanks to all who comented on sword especially Stephen for posting them for me . Is it safe to say the sword is authentic? Can someone tell me how common a blade such as this is ? I looked on e bay and there are lots of ww II swords for sale for example. The ones coming from the states look real and go for about $ 1.200 are these fakes like the ones from china or are they the real deal ...Is that the value of a military sword $1.200 - $ 1.500.? One person who polishes swords for living told me that some blades are old and tired and that pollishing them is waste of time is that true ? ps If I invest in period fittings can I do assembly or leave it to professional? Tyler

I recieved help to get the pics of my sword on the board . Should be ready to view soon. Had more news on my sword today, its become a real puzle. The first person I sent the picts to last week said the name on tang is Moriyasu. He wants to buy sword but will not give me anymore info on it untill I do. Then I heard from two Japanese sisters who own a shop specialising in authentic Japanese swords. They said name on blade is Moriie and that it dates from 16th century or older. Today I heard from big sword shop in london and they say name on tang is Toshimoto and that it dates to 400-500years old. Need advice on were to send inscription to get proper translation. London shop said shells were most likely put on sword by U.S GI or a native during war. Although they are not proper fittings I find them and leatherwork amazing ... ...........................................................................................................................................................afterthought, if blade gets repolish or restoration will there be a hamon visable? Were all older swords clay tempered and layered steel? thanks guys Tyler

I am trying to figure out how to send pics on net. Please have some patience and ill have some for you to look at soon. thanks .....tyler

Hello Im new to this site so bear with me . I have had a fascination with Japanese swords for years ,always hoping to one day own one. I was at a gun show recently and saw an old sword in origional saya but with leather and see shell wraped handle.The man said it was Japanese military and that it was worthless because of missing fittings.I saw the rusty tang and a signature in Japanese. I took a chance and for $100 bought it.After days of E-mails and many people wanting to buy it I recieved comfirmation that it is an authentic Japanese sword from 16th century or older I was told. The name on the tang is Moriie.The blade is in great shape, just heavily darkened and a few small surface deposits. Can anybody tell me what would be best to do with blade? I am not selling it so should I invest in pieriod fittings and a blade polish or restoration? If my blade is that old does that mean it is layered steel with hamon? Would grain and hamon be noticable after pollishing and where do you send something like that to get done. I would love to hear some advice on this from anyone as Im sure you all know more than I do thank you for your time.