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One by one. First is the Yasuaki. Have no clue why it hasn't been sold yet.. maybe the whole shinsakuto vs gendaito .. quite unfair John

One of the Shizu Naginata. How about that hada... John

Well mine was made for the Daimyo of the Nabeshima Clan by custom order. It is definitely a Juyo. If this doesn't pass JT I don't know what would. And yes, it is mint and exceptional and that's why I don't sweat this one at all. I know what it is and there's a ton of paperwork that comes with it. I tried with photos and I gave up so off they go to NTHK in August and if they suggest then off to Japan. Meanwhile I have about 20 that I have to sell as I have no more room anywhere.. John

My point precisely How would you know unless you try?! John

Not me. It is what I have read on the forum. It may be just someone's personal dissatisfaction. It'd be best start as they score the blade so that may be a good signal whether I should pursue further or just settle and sell at current level. John

Just shirosaya. I don't think the blade was ever mounted in WW2 outfit John

It is dated to 1580. Still available John

Why keep Saya that doesn't fit the blade?? What a loser John

I appreciate everyone's help and input. I have strong feelings about shodai tadayoshi (nbthk th already). The shizu blades will bring 'th' in a heartbeat. Wasting 2k for denial of the juyo token is worth the try. I also have a real daisho that has 'th' already for both blades.I have had awful time taking photos so I'll just take the chance... Who knows I may be pleasantly surprised or utterly disappointed lol It'd be way cheaper and easier to go to SF NTHK and get their estimate but many don't trust them so it is a strange place to be, that's for sure. I have an old Uda tachi that had 'th' issued from first try so I just can't stop there.. that's like over a dozen 'th' sitting and waiting... Thank you all John

It ain't coming to me so might as well John

I appreciate everything you have written. I have to try. I have to trust someone (if I cant submit myself) and I have to trust regular mail. Yikes John

I believe your words Shodai Tadayoshi has one of the highest Juyo Token recognition than most of the era. Again, speculation. I wouldn't know unless I try, even if I have to submit it personally . John

Well There are some shodai Tadayoshi examples. Those are not too far from Juyo right? 😛 John

I posted one not so long ago. Not him but close to him. The rest have Yamato Shizu papers, who knows might be him or earlier.. We shall see John

Thank you very much. He has always been my first choice. John

That was mentioned, I didn't know. The website speaks that all even TH can be submitted by non members (for an extra fee). To me shizu hozon is nothing but pure joy, you know - it'd be enough, plus I am in no rush. Covid is getting defeated slowly but surely so I believe it'd be better for the post also. I feel like I'd love to have a trustworthy person that'd work in the honor of the blades but if not, NTHK would be sufficient enough. We shall see! John

Bienvenido, Which one appears wrong. It'd help me sort out what I am shipping to Japan.. eventually I appreciate any input John

I saw a Juyo at the Chicago show. Astounding. Yes, might be a waste of money But worth the risk John

Well I posted 1 which is a guarantee. The other are Shizu and some more Shizu. Well different papers than NBTHK so plenty of speculation AND plenty of desire. Understandable i hope. John

I appreciate that. I am at the already papered (not by NBTHK) so I somewhat know what I am holding in my hands. Failure to get Juyo wouldn't be a disappointment. At the end not many signed Shizu blades exist these days. .. well the ones in the spotlight that is. Also I am not here to compete, I will get what I want eventually. Thought I can do it via the best channels hence my questions in my initial post. Cheers John

I appreciate that very much. Some of them have had their papers lost However the number of the certificate and its level are known. It'd be awesome if they could find and reissue that. The shortcut would be NTHK in SF this year. And in my rookie opinion, certain signed works are so rare they'd get TH minimum. I prefer not to believe that certain names or scholars get higher privilege in judgement than unknown collectors as myself but something to think about.. and last - the majority of what I have acquired hasn't seen daylight/spotlight So no matter what it is I know 3 are guaranteed Juyo, if not now then whenever they get IN the spotlight. Most likely I'll do it on my own John

I wouldn't. In person - yes. Too much negativity and unnecessary gossip Thank you John

I was going to do it but couldn't attend Sunday. My decision was to do it via the forum but with the recent developments I no longer wish to advertise except for the ones that I have zero interest in owning. I am sure it would have been a great study for all. consigning them with reputable dealers is an option or just throw them on the ebay grill. Sad.. John

It is what he says on his website. For me personally I believe Mr Benson would be the best choice as if the Juyo level requires a polish he is the one based on what I read. I will address the Yuhindo team and see what they say also. Great to have options. John

I appreciate it, but no, just a guy trying to preserve as many as I can physically... re oiling them is a week long process for me so I hope they produce the result I believe in and I hope some people buy the ones that I no longer want to own (☺). It'd be my first time for such adventure so secretly I wish my name is registered to them. I am certain 3 will definitely produce Juyo since what I read as qualifications is what their current state is at. I am willing to confess I learned how to run before I knew how to walk in collecting so that might have created all sorts of nuisances and tons of questions but.. I am already running hahaha John