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Battara · 30th August 2020, 08:22 AM

Greetings folks,

I know that this is not my usual area of expertise nor comment, but I do have a question concerning nihonto:

Is it typical for a Japanese katana or wakasashi blade to be re-tempered?

If so, why?

Would it lower the value if it were re-tempered?

30th August 2020, 08:22 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Nihonto Question on Re-Tempering Greetings folks, I know that this is not my usual area of expertise nor comment, but I do have a question concerning nihonto: Is it typical for a Japanese katana or wakasashi blade to be re-tempered? If so, why? Would it lower the value if it were re-tempered?