WW2 Samurai Sword Katana Help!!

[behlftball]

Hi,

Mr. Coleman, it appears to be dull. What does this mean?

Thanks,
Phil

[BOB COLEMAN]

Hi,

Mr. Coleman, it appears to be dull. What does this mean?

Thanks,
Phil

Hi Phil-
The unsharpened part is called ubu-ba and is usually an indication of the blade being in first polish and likely a contemporary blade to your mounts. However, there can be exceptions to this rule so I would only look at it as being an indicator like the previously mentioned features.