UNFMoose
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Thanks for taking the time to look! You know, I saw that in the rules, and with the info requested on registration I had the understanding it was an automatic signature. Oops. Tim Moose actually is a real nickname though.
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IMHO, I think it has character the way it is. It looks like a piece of history. Not that others don't, but in looking at restored pictures, I get the sense of new blade, not old with a potential rich history. I don't know what the typical opinion is in this community, but that's how I see it right now, and one of the reasons I was thinking about getting just a new Menuki. I see where I can buy it online, but I have yet to look for a tutorial on how to wrap it. Thanks for your input Sencho!
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Good point. Thank you.
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I do have plenty of high quality gun oil!
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Wow. Thanks for the help! This is pretty exciting. As far as restoration goes, that obviously helps with value. If I have no interest in selling it, other than further corrosion, are there any downsides to holding off on restoration? I would definitely be interested in a new handle (Tsuka I believe), or at least new Menuki. Also, the Saya I have for it seems to be too short, and as seen in the pictures, in horrible condition.
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So what does this mean? I really don't know anything, and I am not finding too much on google, and don't really know where to go. I do have lots of reading to do about the basic terms and whatnot.
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All I know about this sword, is that my Granddad brought it back after WWII or Korea. Neither my dad or I ever asked him about it. I don't think I even knew it existed until after he had a massive stroke and lost his speech. Anywho, I am interested in basic info about it, how to find out more info about it, and if it is worth restoring. I posted this on another forum and was directed here. Sorry about some of the pics, they looked clear on my small camera screen. Thanks!