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1.) Good as repolished. Blade shows an uneven applied hamon with some longitudinal scratches, a clean edge, and some oil residue. Brass hilt displays tarnish, particularly on the guard and pommel. Some scratches and flaking to the grips. Scabbard with brown flecking overall, some scratches and light nicks.

2.) Good as remounted. Blade has been inexpertly sharpened with few small bites along the edge and rough machine marks left on the edge. Some spots of gray to brown patina on otherwise bright blade. Hilt components display a brown patina forming. Scabbard is a deep brown patina with some oxidized flecks.

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