Japanese Sword For Comments

BSMStar · 15th August 2007, 01:13 AM

I have collected WW2 Shin Gunto swords in different conditions of preservation... all will meet a "reasonable" degree of "correct" polish. This very process of polishing will destroy the appearance of a blade if not done properly. If the polish is missing... this stands out as well. This sword does not appear to be "in polish."

Samurai period blades and "privately" polished blades are a "great step up" in quality when compared to the mass produced war time blades. Today it cost more than $100 an inch to have one polished in Japan... which reserves this process for worthy blades.

15th August 2007, 01:13 AM	#7
BSMStar Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO USA Posts: 312	I have collected WW2 Shin Gunto swords in different conditions of preservation... all will meet a "reasonable" degree of "correct" polish. This very process of polishing will destroy the appearance of a blade if not done properly. If the polish is missing... this stands out as well. This sword does not appear to be "in polish." Samurai period blades and "privately" polished blades are a "great step up" in quality when compared to the mass produced war time blades. Today it cost more than $100 an inch to have one polished in Japan... which reserves this process for worthy blades.