Hi, recently a dealer offer to source a antique Nihonto for me but without a proper signature as he mention the cost will be lower but I will still get a good sword. I was thinking this really comes down to my ability to be really able to appreciate the sword and identifying the hamon etc.
I am still very new to the nihonto therefore I know I will never be able to really identify one by myself. Can anyone here share experiences they have with geninue antique nihonto that comes without the engrave signature(peroid/maker/mfg area atc) OR even a season collector will not take such risk?
Any good materials I can start off with to increase my knowledge?
Appreaicate all comments and guidance.