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  1. Edward Mahle
    Thank you Robert for giving me further details on the translation paper. From the research that I've done on this sword It really does point towards the Gassan school. I don't think the people who made the judgment did it at random between the hada hamon size of the nagasa scream Gassan.
  2. Edward Mahle
    Yeah you gotta pass the back ground check and have a good credit score 😂. I'm not a expert but maybe a direct message to Stephen telling him alittle about your self might be nice or not I don't really know. I see that you've been a member for a few years with no warnings which is a good start.
  3. Edward Mahle
    I will say I really like the pattern of the hamon line this sword definitely has some nice features. Like Brian already said though Stephen has a beautiful katana in that same price point. The presentation of Stephen's katana is extremely attractive alot of little details and thought went into that particular sword from what I can see in photos.
  4. Edward Mahle
    No need for apologies Franco D I appreciate the input. I have been recommended both of those polisher's from a few other members must be a reason for it. And don't worry I'm a perfectionist like most other Nihonto collectors. Why we collect the best swords ever made that deserve the best treatment.
  5. Edward Mahle
    Hi Juan it does help thank you for your recommendations much appreciated. Being in the states definitely makes it alot less intimidating.
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    Well I think that's why I asked who gets it done the quickest just because of the pure excitement to see your Nihonto all cleaned up. I can already feel my teeth chattering haha, But I know in the end it's definitely worth the wait and investment. Seeing a Japanese made katana in perfect polish is beyond beautiful it's such a honor to be a Nihontos caretaker.
  7. Edward Mahle
    Hi Mark I myself have never sent a blade out really excited to do so. If you don't mind me asking how long were you on the waiting list for?
  8. Edward Mahle
    Wow that is gorgeous looks like a old koto blade so much activity. Thank you Stephen for the link to his Facebook page really appreciate the guidance. I know getting a Nihonto in the hands of a real polisher is important.
  9. Edward Mahle
    Being on a waiting list for awhile doesn't bother me much. But which one of these Togishi gets the blade back to you the quickest?.
  10. Edward Mahle
    Yes thank you guys for getting right to it, David H seemed to take alot off the blade and going over his page he was saying how he does a better polish then most Japanese Togishi. Seemed alittle over confident to me, but that might be the fact I have alot of faith in Japanese craftsmanship.
  11. Edward Mahle
    Thank you for your recommendations and that is great to hear of good polisher's within the US. And I totally understand what you're saying my friend it is my fault for the misunderstanding. I'm not really all that serious about this certain blade being polished. It basically sparked my interest on where would I even go to find a good polisher in the first place for a future reference so my apologies.
  12. Edward Mahle
    I'm at work right this minute, but let's just pretend I didn't even mention the blade hahah. Do you have a polisher you recommend that is really my question???.
  13. Edward Mahle
    I understand life expectancy and keeping the blade thick and healthy why I said "touch up polish". I wouldn't be asking for recommendations on a good polisher to send it too if I was gonna hack job it myself. But I understand your concerns because it can ruin a beautiful blade. I guess next time I won't go into so much detail I'll just simply ask does anyone know a good trustworthy polisher?.
  14. Edward Mahle
    Hello members does anyone recommend a good trustworthy polisher?.
  15. Edward Mahle
    Thank you for the response Brain, I don't have the original I just used the photo of the original haha. So like you were saying it just has the dimensions and physical aspects of the blade not when it was made or who made it.
  16. Edward Mahle
    I just wanna say thanks again you guys for helping me translate some paperwork. Also taking the time out your day to reply its extremely helpful and it means alot to me.
  17. Edward Mahle
    I also have the registration card if I'm mistaken registration cards will have some info on the sword as well?.
  18. Edward Mahle
    Thank you for the info much appreciated Steve.
  19. Edward Mahle
    This is the picture of the back.
  20. Edward Mahle
    Have you ever heard of this smith and or group?.
  21. Edward Mahle
    Hello members I need some help trying to make since of this judgement paper.
  22. Edward Mahle
    Beautiful set really into e-swords Nihontos.
  23. Edward Mahle
    That makes more sense figured it was a old system. Thank you for the quick response and the link much appreciated.
  24. Edward Mahle
    Hello members quick question how do swordsmith ratings work, like the 1million yen and so on so on what do they mean by that like that smiths work is worth that much?.
  25. Edward Mahle
    Huh that's pretty interesting that the first time I've heard of collaborations like that thank you for your response.
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