I have been wanting one of these swords for awhile now and this one is going to be sold at a local auction house this weekend. If I am able to get it it would be one of my favorite pieces right on up there with my luger in my avatar. I wanted to see what Mr.Coleman and my other friends here at the forum thought about this sword. I know the pictures I have that were provided by the auction company kind of suck. The sarute is missing, but I have seen them for sale online and tassels also. I have been looking around online trying to figure out a fair market value for the sword and prices are all over the place. I am thinking if the scabbard is dent and rust free, the blade is free of any nicks or major stains and the wrap is good the sword would be easily worth $1000-1200 retail maybe more? I will be able to tell alot more about condition when the sword is in hand at the auction. I have a photo the markings on the tang but, I have a feeling it will be hard to read them in the manner they have been photographed. It is my understanding all type 98 were smith mabe blades, also what is the significance of the yellow painted characters on the tang? Also is there any thing in particular I should look for on the sword the night of the auction? Thanks for your help, friendship and time. Thanks, Robert
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