Need Help with repairs in RSA

[Icarus]

Hi everyone

 

I recently inherited an authentic Japanese type sword.

Unfortunately it's quite eroded and damaged.

 

Can anyone help me with details of where i can get it cleaned and repaired in South Africa?

Specifically the Johannesburg area.

 

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

[Brian]

Hein,

This forum is run out of Jhb, South Africa

However there is little to no polishing being done in SA. The best that I can suggest is drop me your number via pm, and I can check it out and let you know what options you have. Post a few pics here if you like.

 

Regards,

Brian

[Icarus]

@Brian: That is good news. I will PM you after this post.

 

Ok i have taken some high quality pix that you guys can take a look at.

*I know they're big but that can give a better look at it.

 

If you can give me more detail on the sword, like what it is, make, year, family (i don't know what you can tell from it) that would also be awesome.

If I could also get a round about value of the piece that can also be cool.

 

I thought the substance on the blade was like a grease, but i do believe it's blood!!!

 

So if it does get fixed i would like this to remain as much as possible.

How much should repairs like this cost?

 

See what you think:

 

 

 

 

 

 

[hybridfiat]

If it were blood the blade would be rusted beyond repair and this looks shiny.

[Stephen]

looks like it needs a good cleaning, doubt its blood unless it just happend in your care. Id say its grease or cosmoline. dont kow if you have it over there but a product called opps, will clean itoff...id get together with Brian and he can show you whats what. id clean off the copper green paita as well.