So I've been looking for a reputable appraiser in the US that could also provide documentation for a sword, are there any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
I'm still new to the hobby of collecting swords, and I've been wondering, are there any signs I should look out for to identify Mono Swords? I've also been wondering who are the top sword appraisers in the US? Thanks in advance!
Not too long ago I acquired this short sword in an antique shop. The description said that it is a nihonto that dated to the muromachi period, circa 1550. It is a mumei, so no signature. Hira-zukiri shape, 13 in cutting edge. What's your opinion?