Katana Handmade
Katana Handmade
How can you tell if a katana is worth something?
Is there a way that i can tell if a katana is old and worth something. Is there something that i can look for that will help me know if its a real Handmade Sword.
It is not something the average person could easily tell as there are many things to look for. The fake crap coming out of China is getting more and more passible as original, but a seasoned collector should be able to tell.
To tell if it is handmade or not requires knowing what a factory/mass produced blade looks like. The signature (mei) on the tang of the blade is one way to tell it’s age, but without a knowledge of Japanese Kanji, it can take days looking up the characters in a book to identify the maker and even then, the signature could be fake.
Your best bet is to find someone that can do the investigative work for you. Clear, detailed photos can help if you were to find someone online, but the best chance is for someone to see it in person. I don’t know if this is something you own and are interested in selling or not, but if you plan on keeping it, let the person know that is doing the work your intentions ahead of time. They might charge for their services however.
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