SAMURAI SWORDS IDENTIFICATION AND PRICE GUIDE

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HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH A SAMURAI SWORD -

This section of the website provides tips on the types of photos we need to get in order to review a Samurai sword. A step by step tutorial on how to take the pictures.

One of the most important steps is to make sure that the photos are clear. Blurry photos do not provide enough information for the analysis.

The photographs we need are:

1	Photos of the entire sword
2	The length of the blade
3	Photos of the entire blade
4	Photos of any damage to the blade
5	Photos of both sides of the tang

This information is brought to you courtesy of MilitaryItems.com a proivder of military antiques and collectibles, including a fine selection of Samurai swords.

STEP - 1
Anatomy of the sword

The length of the blade is an important aspect of the sword. Measure it as shown below.

STEP - 2
Photographing the entire sword.

Photograph the entire sword. We need to see all the components at one time.

STEP - 3
How to take pictures of the tang.
The tang contains most of the information about the sword. The handle must be removed to access the tang.

It is of utmost importance that both sides of the tang be photographed. you must do this even if the sword does not have a signature.

Photograph any markings to the blade (in addition to the signature).

STEP - 4
How to take pictures of the Samurai sword blade

Take a picture of the entire blade. Both sides preferably.

Sometimes the blade has a wavy pattern on the edge. Take a picture of that.

Take a close up picture of the tip of the blade.

Take pictures of any damage to the blade.

WE BUY JAPANESE SWORDS - All types of Japanese edge weapons. Whether it is a WWII era Samurai sword or an older type of blade.

The process gets started by you sending us an Email . We will respond to your inquiry normally within 24 hours and in many cases much faster.

We can tell you what you have, what it is worth and how much we can pay you.

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PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
Values for medals, badges, and other military antiques and collectibles are 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.

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