Recommendations for Katana polishing

[No_6]

I purchased this blade many, many years ago for a very good price. Unfortunately, the previous owners had inexpertly polished and sharpened the blade (it's quite dull now) to the point that the hamon is barely visible. I'm afraid I really don't know much about swords (I had a friend help me pick this one out from the pictures on ebay), so I'm not sure if having it professionally polished would be worth it, nor do I know any reputable or qualified swordsmiths. Any advice is appreciated, thanks! Here's a link to the photo album on picassa:

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[SShepherd]

I purchased this blade many, many years ago for a very good price. Unfortunately, the previous owners had inexpertly polished and sharpened the blade (it's quite dull now) to the point that the hamon is barely visible. I'm afraid I really don't know much about swords (I had a friend help me pick this one out from the pictures on ebay), so I'm not sure if having it professionally polished would be worth it, nor do I know any reputable or qualified swordsmiths. Any advice is appreciated, thanks! Here's a link to the photo album on picassa:

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go here and ask;

http://www.nihontomessageboard.com/

 

[Triton]

I purchased this blade many, many years ago for a very good price. Unfortunately, the previous owners had inexpertly polished and sharpened the blade (it's quite dull now) to the point that the hamon is barely visible. I'm afraid I really don't know much about swords (I had a friend help me pick this one out from the pictures on ebay), so I'm not sure if having it professionally polished would be worth it, nor do I know any reputable or qualified swordsmiths. Any advice is appreciated, thanks! Here's a link to the photo album on picassa:

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Definitely verify that the piece is worth it before engaging a togi. My understanding is that for good work it is quite expensive and it would be a shame to spend thousands of dollars to restore a few hundred dollar blade.