JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD PRICE GUIDE

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1800's SAMURAI SWORD - KATANA - #9 -
The samurai sword is one of the top military collectibles. The elegant design, strength and beauty makes this military antique highly sought after.

This is a sword dating back to the mid 1800's. Ther blade shows some damage, probably caused by water. The handle has been re-wrapped using a combination of modern (WWII) and old parts. The scabbard is missing. It would have been made of wood and more than likely covered in leather.

The damage to the blade shown here was most likely caused by long term exposure to moisture. The blade also shows minor surface rusting in other areas. To avoid damage like this, the owner needs to learn how to handle the sword. Some tips include:

Do not touch the blade. The fingers have oils that will damage the blade.
Use a soft cotton rag to clean the blade and remove any oils.
Store the sword in a dry place. Avoid storing them in basements since they tend to hold humidity.

The Katana sword was created during the Momoyama period. It was a result of the need to allow the Samurai to fight on horse back.

This page is a recognition and identification guide for Samurai swords. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.

One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my Samurai Sword worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the swords is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the edge weapons in the collector's market is illustrated.

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The Menuki is in the shape of a leaf and is matching on both sides of the handle. The Habaki can be seen to the left of the photo. This is a two piece construction wedge that was design to secure the sword to the scabbard. It also provided enough spacing to allow the blade to be loosely fit inside the scabbard. The Habaki is made of copper.

The tip of the sword has been broken. This was a fairly common occurance during battle. The swordsmith would fix this problem by rounding off the damaged area, then shape it to create a new tip.

The blade in this sword has been sharpened so much that the Hamon is no longer visible. This was the edge of the sword. It had a pattern that commonly indicated the maker.

This Samurai Sword may be currently reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the collectible.

If you have an interest is seeing other Japanese Samurai swords, you can do so by going to our Japanese Samurai Swords Price Guide identification guide. Where we cover Samurai swords from all periods.

PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for the Samurai sword and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.

Year	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015
Value	$300.00	$400.00	$470.00	$525.00	$550.00
Availability	Rare	Rare	Rare	Rare	Rare
Invest Grade	B	B	B	B	A

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