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Of course I know you, Mr Descombes, from your bad reputation in the sabre world among serious collectors. You are capable of teaching Tanobe sensei to tell the difference between a Katana and a Tanto. In short, I won't go any further in the discussion with someone like you who is so slanderous, and who has absolutely nothing to contribute. More than anything, I don't see what you're trying to achieve by trying to destroy reputations or by knocking people down. Yes, it's not a diploma but it's already a recognition from the NBTHK and it's very gratifying and gives recognition as a polisher and that's more than enough for me and my customers. So stop talking about me and look after yourselves.

Yes, but adapted to my body shape, not on the floor like some Japanese polishers. But the result is there and that's the main thing. Anyway, you're so negative that I'm not interested in you or your comments.

Dear Mr Jacques, stop trying to put me down, you're only making a fool of yourself. As proof, since you force me to give you more. Here are photos of the book issued by the NBTHK for the year 2024, showing all the winners in the various disciplines, polishing, forging, shirasaya, etc... as you can see. It has my name written all over it. Obviously it's not a diploma, just recognition of my work. And I think that's more than enough to be able to claim to polish Japanese sabres. This is the first time I've taken part in this competition, and I'll try to take part again as soon as I have a sufficiently interesting blade to present. So all your comments are welcome. Once again I say, look after yourself and stop trying so hard to harm others. Your stupidity is matched only by your mediocrity.

I studied with him for the last 5 years of his life. As for my diploma, what does it have to do with a certificate for a sabre???? Don't talk about what you don't know. And don't take your certainties for truths.

There is Mr jacques and I was the student of Laurent Milhau. So please now never speak about me and Close your mouth.

Dear Mr. Jacques D, I don't think I have the pleasure of knowing you, how can you talk about me? Do you know my background? Have you seen my work? Do you know that I just won an award at the NBTHK polishing competition this year? That I was Laurent Milhau's student? I don't think so, that said, people who know you have described you as evil, bitter and unsociable. So please take care of yourself and especially not me!!!!

Unfortunately some sellers try to cover their tracks by tinkering with the sabers... they buy on yahoo Japan or on other sites or in Japan and want to make a big profit... but again I can't check the origin of all the sabers and know if they are gimei or tinkered by the sellers. This engages the seller's responsibility. As long as he doesn't say "made by" but just signs... he doesn't commit to the authenticity of the signature. This is a legal point used a lot in auction rooms. This prevents buyers from turning against the expert or the auctioneer. Personally I only buy from individuals and in Japan from certain merchants. Unlike the others, I negotiate my purchase price with them and I try to sell my sabers at the same price as they sell them. My margin is the negotiation that I would have managed to do. It is smaller than that of other merchants but I sell them regularly and at reasonable prices.

Lewis it s simple, I ll quit Catawiki soon. and after it will no be my problem. I don't understand why you are sure that the seller is guilty... let s go the investigation before.

John vous avez raison, je vais écrire en français. Je ne nie pas qu'il y a eu une erreur de la part du vendeur qui as eu le certificat dans la main et qu'il aurait pu voir qu'il n'était pas conforme. Pour ma part sur photo c'est très compliqué a voir surtout que le papier avait l'air bon. Et je m'excuse des problèmes que cela aurait pu engendrer. Ceci dit ce que je reproche, c'est qu'il aurait été beaucoup plus constructif et plus cordiale, de me dire gentiment "regardez il y a un soucis avec ce sabre". Si un ami qui est souvent sur ce forum ne m'avait rien dit je ne l'aurait jamais su et je n'aurais pas pu le retirer de la vente. Je demande juste aux gens d'être plus bienveillant et moins dans l'accusation et la médisance. Sur ce forum il y a, je le pense sincèrement, des vrais passionnés qui sont la pour partager et échanger des connaissances, alors s'il vous plait messieurs et mesdames arrêtez de taper systématiquement sur les gens dès que vous voyez une erreur. L'erreur est humaine et il n'y a que celui qui ne fait rien qui se trompe jamais. Soyez bienveillant, c'est tout ce que je demande. Encore une fois veuillez m'excuser pour mes erreurs, quand il y en a et comme tout le monde j'en fais, et soyez cordiale et moins agressif. Vous verrez qu'en étant dans la bienveillance on fait beaucoup mieux les choses. Patrice

Dear yojimbo, I don't know who you are and you're the liar. Give me your name so that I can check your so-called sales. I'll be able to find your entire history and check what you've said while I'm still in office. I don't understand why you would have sold items on Catawiki... you keep criticizing him and criticizing me, don't you find it contradictory??? But haters like you who revel in destroying reputations and people are cowards, so I know you'll stay hidden behind your pseudonym. But it doesn't matter, it takes little people like you to give life a special flavour. Despite all your hatred, dear sir, I wish you a good life and be happy in your mediocrity.

I see that you do not know how Catawiki works. I have to enlighten you. First of all, I am paid monthly and not as a percentage and with a fixed salary. The experts are there to avoid selling Chinese copies or prices that are not in line with market prices. The experts cannot intervene on the descriptions of the objects and if the seller refuses the expert advice, the latter cannot do anything about it. This is unfortunately a reality. This is why I will soon be leaving this site in order to devote myself to polishing and appraisals of physical auction rooms such as Drouot or others. Do not hesitate to come and meet me at my home or at fairs, I would be very happy to be able to meet you for real. I will be at the arms fairs of Poitier, Ciney, Mulhouse between March and April and of course in Utrecht at the Japan Art Expo on the weekend of June 13.

Dear Deanna, I would agree with you if I had made a proven and complicit mistake with the seller. That said, what I blame all these Zorros of social networks who have nothing else to do than criticize and sully reputations, is that they do nothing constructive. Instead of shooting people, they should be kind and contact people and report things in a cordial manner. There is always an explanation and a way to resolve problems with a constructive dialogue. An email, a call or a carrier pigeon, my contact details are easily found on Google. We must be more human in life. Patrice

Gentlemen, right-thinking and vigilantes, I have to answer you after this flood of stupidity, ignorance and meanness. First of all, if you had a little cordiality, respect and good manners, you could have contacted me directly by email, my contact details are easily found on Google, and kindly warned me that there was a problem with this saber. A friend warned me and the same day I withdrew it from the sale. It is impossible for me to check all the NBTHK certificates when a seller submits lots on Catawiki, I see hundreds of lots every week.... To clarify this situation, I have no connivance with anyone, so stop these baseless accusations. For my part, I sincerely think that Mr. Cor Slock was scammed by a merchant who wanted to make money by adding a cutting test on this katana. The truth will soon be out... and it will make noise. Dear Yojimbo, I don't think I have the pleasure of knowing you, and that's a shame. I don't understand this hostility towards me. Come and meet me and get to know me before talking nonsense about me. In any case, soon you will have no more topics of discussion other than my work as a polisher, which by the way, was recognized and certified by an award by the NBTHK this year. I will be in Utrecht the weekend of June 13, I will be there as an exhibitor. Come and meet me and get to know me, you will see my work and we will be able to discuss in all cordiality in joy and respect. kind regards Patrice Sabbah

Dear sir, whom I don't know, If you're so caring, why didn't you report the problem to me before? In addition, I still want to point out to you that I look at about 300 objects on a screen per week and point out an error to you. It can happen. I am just a human being. That said, I not being aware of the fact that it is a copy, and not having proof of it, I could not refuse the object according to the description which was made by the seller. I therefore thank you, instead of pouring out your harmful and not at all constructive venom, for pointing out an error when you see one, I would be happy to correct it or withdraw the object from sale.