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Nippon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai, Tokyo, Japan Member: American Legion, Chicago Art Institute, International Society of Fine Art Appraisers, Mid-American Antique Appraisers Assn. Collection Exhibit For: U.S. Military Academy Museum, West Point, and Navy Memorial Museum, Washington D.C. Financial and Personal References Available. |
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Evaluation SheetDavid E. J. PepinP.O. Box 718 Grant Park, IL 60940 Toll Free 1-800-435-5119 E-Mail: info@samuraisword.com |
For all Figure's Referred to On This Page, See Page 3
Please show location of damage or flaws above blade.
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1. Length of Cutting edge?
2. Is cutting edge sharp or dull, where it enters the brass collar? 3. Are there any chips, nicks or cracks and is the point broken? If so, please measure the depth. (See Figure D.) 4. Can heat treating be seen? What is the closest style? (See Figure A.) |
5. Description of fittings: (See Figure B.)
A. Metal cap on either end of handle. B. Ornaments under lacing. C. Color of lacing D. Description of hand guard. E. Color and material scabbard is made of. |
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Please Send Clear Photos Of All Signed & Unsigned Swords.
If you are sending the completed evaluation forms and tang rubbings, please include hard copy images. Pease see the address in the upper right corner, on where to mail your information. Thank you.
If you wish to email us, please include answers to questions above along with your digital images, along with your name & telephone number.
See page two: for dismantling your sword, and page 3 for identifying it.
Sword Evaluation - page three | E-mail us with your questions
