Identification

We have been helping the general public and collectors identify and date arms for over 10 years. We have a gallery of offcial patterns and a vast Database of items (over 50,000 images) that can be searched using physical characteristics that make the identification process as easy as possible. We also have a new Image Recognition feature where you can use images uploaded from your device.

If an item cannot be identified using these processes then I will be happily take a look at any images that are emailed to me. However due to time constraints I can only assist users who have registered on the site. We have been helping the general public and collectors identify and date arms for over 10 years. We have a gallery of offcial patterns and a vast Database of items (over 50,000 images) that can be searched using physical characteristics that make the identification process as easy as possible. If an item cannot be identified using this process then I will be happily take a look at any images that are emailed to me. However due to time constraints I can only assist users who have registered on the site.

Japanese Swords

I'm afraid that I can't be an expert in all areas of sword collecting. Due to the large volume of reproductions and amount of information already available online, I do not provide information on Japanese swords. There is however a very good website here.....Japanese Sword Guide http://japaneseswordindex.com/nihonto.htm

Valuation

I am sorry but we do not provide valuations. However the key to an accurate valuation is identifying and understanding what your item is and how rare it is. oldswords.com can help. As well as providing tools for identification and dating we hold a vast library of related study material, historical information and articles.

Once a successful identification is made we would suggest looking for similar items at dealer websites, online auction sites and past auctions house catalogues. Links to these can be found on our site and you can also look at the 'For Sale' section.

I Hope this helps.

Mark Cloke
mark.cloke@oldswords.com