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    Possibly putting old sword on market - need history translated

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    Oh boy - I don't think I would want to tackle trying to undress that sword. I understand though. Thanks so much for your insight! I will look to visit a show and have it looked at....
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    Great information - thank you so much! I think I will plan on the Baltimore show next year - we are in western MD near Pittsburgh. @Ray Singer - I have zero frame of reference - based on what you shared, and only going from pictures, what kind of range would we be talking about for value? 100's? 1000's? I will definitely plan on bringing to that show.
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    I was told by one of the many "experts" over the years that this sword would never have been allowed to leave Japan and would be considered a national treasure. Color me skeptical of course. I know there are only a few legit sources for appraising a sword of any value and I expect most if not all are in Japan....
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    Characters on back of knife handle
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    knife close up on characters on blade
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    knife in sheath in scabbard
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    Thanks so much to everyone for such a quick and comprehensive response! I went and took some photos and closeups - let me know your thoughts. Looks like it will have to be several posts to get all the pics. The sword has a small knife in sheath in the scabbard with a shrimp for the end of the handle... someone had told me they thought it was from a fishing town or on the coast.
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    Hello, I am trying to find out where to get a trustworthy appraisal for a Japanese sword. This sword was given to my father after World War II. He was a provost marshal in Japan and commanded a Japanese regiment. Upon his departure they gifted him this sword. It is a wakazashi - and came with a documented history - I have no idea what it contains but I am looking to find someone to translate it. I am told the sword is 400+ years old. It is in pristine condition - I am considering putting it on the market depending on what the findings are. I am attaching the history - thanks in advance for any advice on where to turn for this! /Roland Weeks 1_SamuraiSword_History.pdf
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