Katana and inscription on cloth help

[ulrichrudel]

Yeah I thought that might Be the case just part of me thought is there a mark under the grime (hoping at least lol)

[Bruce Pennington]

The build-up of rust over time is one of the ways to guessing the age of a blade. Cleaning the nakago totally removes that capability and resets, so to speak, the age to "today." I will be honest and say that I have cleaned a couple of mine, but I took good photos of the nakago before doing it. I never plan to sell mine, and I don't own any that could be of great financial value. One of those I cleaned was my dad's Mantetsu, then i had it polished, but it comes dated already.

[Geoff Ward]

Just a friendly word of caution..I could not help but notice the photo of the sword lying on the concreteit would be a shame to scuff such a nice sword or worse to chip the Kissaki !!! Regards,Geoff

[ulrichrudel]

Thanks Geoff it was in my hand and no where near the concrete

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Although I agree it does look that way lol

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Although I agree it does look that way lol

[Geoff Ward]

Wheeew! I will sleep better tonight!

[ulrichrudel]

Would anyone have any idea if the age of the blade? Tough I guess with no marks? Would love to know regards