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Rubbings didn't work great, so I tried to copy them myself. Here are the inscriptions as best I could write them.

50+ years of laying around unattended.

Edited pics won't work. :?

Trying to do some research for my dad. My grandfather (who died shortly after returning) brought these back from Korea. The short sword doesn't have any inscription on the tang only the hand guard. The Handle appears to be lizard or snake of some sort. The long sword has inscription on the tang (both sides) and you used to could see the "ripple" from the different steels on the blade. Both are extremely sharp! The last one is a Ariska bayonet of course. No markings except the two on the hilt. Any help on how to get these in better shape or preserve for the future? The Short sword blade is in pretty good shape while the long sword has some heavy rust in spots. the bayonet is in excellent shape All three: Long Sword: Short Sword: Bayonet: Smith