Ken-Hawaii Posted December 19, 2019 Report Posted December 19, 2019 Jacob, please read http://www.nbthk-ab.org/swordcare.pdf Quote
ROKUJURO Posted December 19, 2019 Report Posted December 19, 2019 Jacob,you wrote:.... I suppose my reason for trying to assess if the mei is genuine or not is mostly that as a novice I don’t really know if it’s a good blade or not, and if the mei is real I would think it should be good, and study it as such.....This is not the best way to see things. A collector should be able to see the quality in the blade, and a genuine signature confirms the work of a smith (or a school). To be able to see 'into' the blade, a good polish is necessary. 3 Quote
Tom Darling Posted December 20, 2019 Report Posted December 20, 2019 I would be thrilled as you are to have bought this tanto at a flea market. The mei doesn't matter. Congratulations. Tom D. 3 Quote
Greg F Posted December 21, 2019 Report Posted December 21, 2019 Jabob i reckon get it polished and enjoy it. Greg 2 Quote
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