Tanto Yasuaki 1944 Tanto Wound help

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Hello I recently purchased on layaway this Tanto. Please see article and pics below. Looking for opinions and if I should be concerned about the wound on the hamon towards the tip of the blade. I believe it is in the original old polish

 

 

Thanks

Steve

[PNSSHOGUN]

I don't see anything of significant alarm near the kissaki, what exactly are you referring to?

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Please see circles section discoloration

[PNSSHOGUN]

Looks nothing more than rubbing on the saya to the Hadori polish.

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Thanks what are your impressions of the blade

[16k]

Nothing alerting to me. Keep it oiled and you should be safe.

[paulb]

I agree with John, I dont think there is anything of great concern. Overall it looks to be an interesting blade and you dont see too many Showa period tanto.

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Thanks

[Jon MB]

Nice piece!

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Thanks Jon

[ROKUJURO]

The photos are not good enough to allow a comment, at least not for me. Generally speaking, all kinds of corrosion are issues you have to deal with to prevent spreading. A blade like yours which seems to be in very good condition derives its attractiveness from a perfect appearance, so you should show the blade to someone competent to evaluate the damage (if there was one at all). 

[Shugyosha]

Nice piece!

What he said.

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Thanks, checked w seller he stated it is just discoloration from someone touching the blade and can be polished out w finger stones but is not something that needs to be immediately addressed

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She is coming this week review to follow 

[Tom Darling]

The discoloration (blemish) is apparent. The polisher ( togishi)  may not have been able to remove it, The seller should have done, what he suggested, you can do, using finger stones that a togishi uses to polish out?  Interesting statement, " not something that needs to be immediately addressed".  The nakago at the habaki shows corrosion. How far up does it go?  Peace.

 

 

Tom D.

[SAS]

If the polisher was unable to remove it without changing the shape, it is unlikely that the owner will be able to, assuming the polish was recent.

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Hello

I will take a pic of the blade without the habaki upon receipt. I was given another pic previously. Please see attached

[Stephen]

If you take it to finger stone you wont be happy with yourself. Lets see in your hand how bad it looks. If its realing nagging you send it to a pro.

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Thanks I guess I need to make sure it’s not active rust otherwise for me it’s not an issue and I would hate to have to send the blade away for a year a two to touch up given current turn around times I have seven from certain polishers

[Stephen]

more like weeks for touch up, it would be done in a day.

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Ok good to know can you recommend a polisher that could potentially do this in that timeframe?

[Stephen]

Id ask Woodrow Hall.

Or known as Woody

Being just a small area touch up he might do it. Note all---Woody no longer does Ww2 Gendaito. Ill PM his FB page...be sure to wait till you recive it.

[Stephen]

Not sure if Ted Tenold is still taking on work or not. worth a look into hes done a fine touch up for me.

 

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