Thank you so much. Truthfully, I've dealt in military weapons for 35 years but have never really had the opportunity to study Japanese swords. Although I've owned a few over the years, I understand it is an area of study that would take years to learn. I'm afraid I'm too old of a dog to learn new tricks. I had just bought a large collection of Military edgewear, all of which I've had experience with, knowing what they are and their value. There was about a dozen various swords, some I know (like Patton swords) and a few Japanese blades. But my main concern is a don't want to sell one of those Chinese copies as a genuine sword. So real to me is made in Japan WWII and before. None of these swords are mint and I'm sure not worth a lot because of the condition. I really just want to have an idea of what I have. I don't want to sound like a complete idiot (which I am concerning Japanese swords) and would like to be honest about what I sell. Now give me a good Japanese pole Bayonet and I know what I have. Terri Tracy