So I purchased a Japanese WW2 Type 94 or 98 mount? sword for $800.00 and I really know nothing about these things. I knew that I wanted one and this one seemed very authentic. It was purchased from a War Relics Antique Store and the store owner had just acquired an entire collection from someone who had recently passed. Basically I am looking for a few things. 1)Confirm the sword is indeed authentic 2) Learn how to address some issues/damage that is on the blade such as pitting and some rust (see photographs). 3) If it is real identify a basic range of age for the blade (is it like 85 years old...100ish?)
Basically, did I do good with this purchase or did I get hosed? Also thanks in advance for any responses.
In terms of care for it I have already purchased a sword cleaning kit, Choji oil made by the Asian Art Institute, Renaissance Metal De-Corroder Rust Removal, Reinaissance Pre-Lim and Renaissance Wax. Basically buying a bunch of stuff to cover all bases before decididing what to do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Here are links to all the photos I have taken of it to help me in this quest:
https://ibb.co/album/fUD6BF
https://ibb.co/album/kkR7ka
https://ibb.co/album/cCpSka
All the Best.
So I purchased a Japanese WW2 Type 94 or 98 mount? sword for $800.00 and I really know nothing about these things. I knew that I wanted one and this one seemed very authentic. It was purchased from a War Relics Antique Store and the store owner had just acquired an entire collection from someone who had recently passed. Basically I am looking for a few things. 1)Confirm the sword is indeed authentic 2) Learn how to address some issues/damage that is on the blade such as pitting and some rust (see photographs). 3) If it is real identify a basic range of age for the blade (is it like 85 years old...100ish?) Basically, did I do good with this purchase or did I get hosed? Also thanks in advance for any responses. In terms of care for it I have already purchased a sword cleaning kit, Choji oil made by the Asian Art Institute, Renaissance Metal De-Corroder Rust Removal, Reinaissance Pre-Lim and Renaissance Wax. Basically buying a bunch of stuff to cover all bases before decididing what to do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated Here are links to all the photos I have taken of it to help me in this quest: https://ibb.co/album/fUD6BF https://ibb.co/album/kkR7ka https://ibb.co/album/cCpSka All the Best.