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Can I have some comments about this sword please any idea about Hamon type or sword school would be great Thanks Geoff

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Dear Geoff.

 

I am not entirely without hope that this may be Japanese but in its current condition and, with respect, rather gloomy photos asking for any attribution to a school is a non starter.  The sword has had a hard time and taking good images is an art in itself.  If you want a better guess then pictures of the tang might help but you don't mention a signature so I assume it is unsigned and even if this does turn out to be Japanese then it falls into the category where it is most unlikely to warrant restoration.

 

Best option would be to show it to an experienced collector in hand, perhaps we have members in the Melbourne area who would be willing to have a look for you.

 

All the best.

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I think it's genuine, but it's wrecked. In that condition it could be anything - the shape and condition of the tang might give a clue as to time frame if unsigned, but beyond that...

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That second set of pictures is clearly more encouraging, but we need to see that tang!

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