SammyT

Thanks to all for the feedback and thoughts. I appreciate the straight forward answers and opinions. They are all very helpful to me and exactly what I was looking to achieve. Sammy T

Based on the photos and information provided by the reviewers would anyone be able to give an approximate value in it's current condition? Sammy T

Chris W, thank you for the added information, that is very helpful to me. Also, I added in the blade length above just in case that is needed. Length is approximately 21 inches. Sam

Thank you for your review Rivkin. Being new and unfamiliar with Japanese blades and terminology I'm not quite sure what all that means. Can you simplify for a beginner like me? Sam

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Hello again, my second posting on the forum and looking for your thoughts. I picked up this blade today and what I am assuming is a Wakizashi. Blade length is approximately 21 inches. I am not a Japanese blade expert and am looking for your overall thoughts on it, particularly as to it being anything unique or special as well as age. Also, much appreciated to hear thoughts on value in its current state. (feel free to PM me if you are not comfortable expressing publically) Thank you for your time and thoughts. Sammy T.

Thank you all for your expertise and information. I agree with everyone that the condition is not the best, taking into account the possible age and maybe maker of the blade would it be recommended for me to take some better pictures for review or is the consensus that the blade is too far gone to have any historical, collector or monetary value? I guess I am unclear (as a non-knowledgeable newcomer) as to what my next step is. Also, are there any swordsmiths in the eastern US? I am not apposed to traveling and presenting the blade in person for inspection if there is some potential for this blade and it makes sense for me to do so. Sammy T.

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