Shepherd

All I can do is laugh, and I'm not going to bring other forum drama here as I enjoy this place. I'll let my reputation here speak for itself. My question was legitimate- Was this sword ruined ? Can something like this be repaired to what it should be, and would it's restoration cost more than if it had been polished by a recognized togi ? To add, I received this; "Hey man , your little trip over to NMB backfired , They saw all my togishi work and I have 2 polishing jobs as a result ........... I will make about 4,000 big ones ... thanks buddy hahahahah " Personally I'm of the opinion the nihonto should be polished by a legit polisher not only to keep it's value but more importantly to preserve it. S.Shepherd

http://knifedogs.com/showthread.php?340 ... -Nagamitsu another person who decided to "polish" their own sword. Ruined? S.Shepherd

That's what I was thinking, but it's easier to defer to experts than offend those with a vested interest with your own opinion Sean Shepherd

this is all I have from a guy, I think he's being cheeky is the first character "shaku" ? I'm wondering what he has, if it's something Chinese or a piece of a sword I don't mean to be so vague Sean Shepherd

Novi show ????

I don't own it. Sean

LOL, I yelled at the pic taker a bit and pointed out exactly what you guys said I hope to get some better pics. Sean

He'll be excited to hear that

The owner is worried it's not worth the $2000 to get it polished, I told him not to worry. :D Any Idea on what it's value is? I think he's wanting to get it polished and insured. Sean Shepherd

my apologies Sean Shepherd

with a translation thankyou in advance Sean Shepherd

26.25" blade, iron tsuba and non -military mounts.

can anyone help ? I do not own this sword

the owner says they're from "combat", personally I think they're voids/shunts in the steel. What does NTHBK consider an acceptable flaw?

in my constant search for info around the web, I'm always coming back to this place as a reference point. I found this the other day, what are your impressions ? http://www.jerzeedevil.com/forums/showthread.php/111467-Yukimitsu-Daito-(Longsword)?p=1169166&viewfull=1#post1169166 Sean Shepherd

not the job on the sword per se, but on the polisher himself. Are.is there a society for togi? Thanks S.Shepherd

Who is incharge of determining who is qualified to polish/restore blades, so they would still be of value ?

Than you gentelmen for you comments. I've also been emailing a member of the NBTHK of America for their opinion. I'm becoming increasingly frustrated with the individual, and while I understand his point, he refuses to understand . I hope it's ok, I'd like for you to see the thread and make sure I haven't been out of line. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showt ... -Wakizashi S.Shepherd

This may be redundant, but who certifies them or gives a person the credentials saying they are qualified as a polisher? S.Shepherd

Togi, what makes a person qualified to polish a sword ? I'm looking for a definitive answer as it seems the term is being thrown around willy nilly by anyone with a muddy rock. What are the qualifications? Where does one go to learn it? apprenticeship? Lately, it seems to be the fad to adopt a Japanese name for something ( I think for marketing or validity) I may sound like I'm splitting hairs, but tamahagane only comes from Japan- otherwise it's bloomery steel Am I splitting hairs and being a snob?

Placebo ? The power of suggestion?

I don't believe inanimate posess a "spirit" or "soul", they can be neither good or bad. They are simply an extension of the person wielding them.

http://www.nenohi.co.jp/en/faq.html thats the only example I can find that resembles a mizu honyaki deba. A couple years ago I spent 2 weeks going to every knifeshop I could find in Tokyo, and spent a day at the Tokyo guild custom knife show. The people at Masamoto tsukiji are great btw I understand about saving money for martial arts and swords. Good iaito aren't cheap- and you can never have just 1

I know they are gyuto, I was meerely showing an example of how the hamon are placed. i can also tell it's a laminated blade by how the steel is above the lamination. I'd be interested in knowing who made the deba you own. Every example I've seen and handled have had a hamon above the shinogi. I know professionals that will go through a couple of knives a year, and having the hardened portion of the blade that small would only cause them to buy more often. The difference in construction could be simply a different train of thought. Regardless, I would still enjoy seeing a pic of yours. edit: I should have said "mizu honyaki" Sean Shepherd