Tomorrow, I am going to look at, what I believe to be a pre-WWII Japanese Wakizashi. It seems to have a "signature" and legitimate patina. I have never owned a sword, and seek opinions on its authenticity, age, and a possible range of what I should be looking to pay. I know these swords are heavily faked, and can range between 1600s-1940s. Thanks in advance.

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