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Anarchy 😂 J.

Congratulations Big fan of the chogi's violent o hada... J.

Hello Who knows what's below that?? Buy papered, in polish from reputable sellers is my approach You want projects - go for it J

.. most likely J

It is what I initially thought also J

I'd ask the original seller. Just a thought J.

Blade with a solid silver/gold habaki? We are deviating from the subject. Pardon me @Swords J.

Depends on how much you have to spend.

I have too many to sell before I start buying unfortunately And at the given-them-away prices lately, means that I'll definitely won't be buying soon which means I'm just going to hold on to what I have. Also now that I've reached way better understanding of it all I most likely won't be considering 'average' again. Maybe 2 more, that's it lol J.

It is tax season. It's always like this - every year. I'm in 3 businesses that depend on buyers Sucks J.

No doubt. However seeing the nakago at its thickest point versus the blade's overall thickness could give an idea of its status. Presumptuous as the nakago could have been altered also. Just a general idea. That's how I see it J.

Unfortunately I can't see what you saw, maybe others could 🤔 If you have a good camera snap some photos under a good indirect lighting J.

It's impossible to tell from these photos http://www.ksky.ne.jp/~sumie99/shingane.html this might give you a perspective Cheers J.

Looks like a sue mihara nakago to my newbie eyes j

First, @ChrisWis nice about what he said. If you do it, don't say it - the results will be immediate Now, as to the blade thickness - compare the thickest part of the nakago mune to the thinnest on the blade mune - it is evident even in this blurry photo that this has been through a lot. Folks use the term - 'tired' blade. Anything of stress could be fatal. You want to cut? Buy a modern blade that is non traditionally made and do what you wish, the rest is eternal sin and condemnation by the nihonto society! J.

Fatal flaws are perpendicular to the blade's length such as what your photo is showing. The area around it has a different hue than the rest of the blade. Also the mune is considerably thicker so ... Nobody knows how deep that is.. I'd Send it to a professional polisher if it's that important! J.

I think it is. If your mune meets a flying katana strike near that flaw I think it'll brake in half, therefore - fatal. J.

You’re entitled to your opinion. I’m new to this, Ray however has been doing it for over 35 years… J.

Same as "hagire" but on the mune. From a member and an old thread on here: "It is a crack that forms perpendicular to the blade's edge. Usually it will be seen on both sides of the edge. If not, it could be a scratch in the ha. It is considered fatal because it could lead to a broken blade in battle." J.

Thank you @Ray Singer. Never met that term before. You learn something every day. cheers J.

Based on what I see as a current stage of polish of the blade I wouldn't worry about it. You're not going to cut stuff with it, right? There are other , more informed members here but most will not overlook this and most likely pass on either purchasing or restoring the blade (unless a big name or sentimental value that can't be ignored) J.

Hi there, Is it on both sides of the blade? Is it on the cutting edge or the spine? Looking at it I think it could be removed by a certified togishi (very expensive). I usually do not acquire nihonto with such issues. If the flaw is on the cutting edge - fatal - "hagire". J.

It did cross my mind as I could see Something looking a tiny bubble in one of the photos. Totally unrelated- I'm a big fan of muneyaki on nihonto. J.

Hello I believe - imozuru or koichigai ba. Either or. Has to be confirmed with the experts. I hope I'm not wrong. Photos from the great Markus Sesko. J.

Troubling to hear. His blades sell fast as they are priced really low. Thank you for correcting me, it does a great service to anyone interested. cheers J.