hi jareth
thanks for your e mail sorry been out of town buying more of the japanese sword collection . im addicted what can i say just came back in town today. just bought a few real old koto blades this trip year 1490 and 1500s dont find any early koto blades around for sale in todays market. very happy to pick this mans collection also several nice polished gunto mounted army swords plus two navy swords steel blades 1930s not stainless. most japanese naval swords are at bottom of ocean all swords going to the max show hope to see you there thanks again andy militarynut