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Your right Brian, I understand that better pictures are needed, should of asked for those in the first place. The photo with the blade on it does not really show anything. I have asked for better photo's. Hope I can learn as much as possible out of my topic here Eventually buying it or not.

Thanks, will ask for additional photo's first then.

I came across this wakizashi and was wondering if this is a good one and what it Approx. would be worth. I already had contact with the seller but before I continue the contact I would like to ask if this is a good or bad one. I know the photo's are terrible but it's the only ones I have at the moment. I will ask for better ones if this wakizashi could be a good one. Is there anything that could be said about this wakizashi? I have no knowledge yet to make my own decisions. The seller says that the Kozuka is not part of the sale.

Thanks for the tip Brian and Jamie, am here to learn as much a I can so will have a look at the topic you mentioned.

The below Katana has been offered to me: It's been offered for not a bad price. But as I am still learning how to distinguish these from the Chinese copies (that get better everyday, even the aging look) I would really appreciate all help. I am quite new to this so really don't want to buy anything in a hurry. Cheers, Rick

Well hereby my little introduction, I am Rick from the Netherlands, I am 27 an just bought my first Katana. I thought it be a good idea to read as much as I can so registered here, hearing this is a very good forum. I have always been fascinated by Katana's but always saw them as not affordable so never really bothered looking for one. Hopefully this will change in the future. I am also very interested in WWII Katana's as I collect WWII items as well. Looking forward to read up and meet the people here! Cheers, Rick