Crankytoaster

Is there a place where I can get some real antique seppa? Also how many should I get? As many as I think would fit to make it tight because it would need alot? I think I would probably need 4-6, but I think it might be bad to overstuff the handguard. Also I'm worried that if I pull apart the handguard I might break something since I have no idea how to properly do it and its old. Is this something that I should do anyway since this is just gonna be a display piece and I've been hearing that basically doing anything to the original would be bad.

Turns out that doing basically anything beyond oiling the blade with mineral oil is a bad idea so I'm going to leave it as is. However, should I go do something to the handguard or should I leave that as is aswell? Its extremely loose right now with around an inch of play and wobbles easily if I touch it. I think all of the pieces seem to be in order its just super loose. Also, I was thinking of getting a modern day katana to compliment this antique. I heard motohara is pretty highly recommended but I am super confused on what exactly the differences between each different options for parts. If anyone could help me out that would be great. I also have family in korea and apparently they sell for 3x less than it costs in America which seems insanely good. I however can't seem to access the korean site (onesword) to check the prices. I also can't check the prices for USA aswell but people are saying it costs around 2k. I need some info on which is the best shipping carrier to go with that allows the shipping of swords and for the lowest price.

Hi, I need help identifying this sword I got from the pawn shop for $350. I have a post on reddit here and they said I can come here for more help https://www.reddit.com/r/Katanas/comments/x203o4/350_pawn_shop_sword_help/ Apparently the tang says its from the tenpo era from about 1836-1837. Can you guys help to confirm this? I was thinking of sending it off to this guy that was recommended to get it polished Katana Restoration. If its prohibitively expensive, like 300+ ish I think I'll probably keep it as is and just get a brand new sword instead with that money.