Fujishiro certificate of appraisal question

[Sam Elliott]

Good day all,

 

While I am familiar with (and becoming more so every day) the two primary governing bodies for judging Nihonto, I see from time to time blades with appraisal certificates from Fujishiro san.

As he was a was a living national treasure polisher who was known to have a very good eye for judging blades, would most out here be inclined to accept these appraisals as a solid (But never a replacement for Shinsa) and accurate indication of the legitimacy and overall quality of the blade?

 

Thanks,

 

Sam

[Brian]

Old Fujishiro papers are quite highly regarded. I wouldn't hesitate to accept the info as though it was a shinsa. Just my opinion though.

 

Brian

[paulb]

Hi Sam,

Fujishiro appraisals have been, and I believe still are well regarded. As you say possibly not as highly as those of the NBTHK or NTHK but still very accurate. His only disadvantage is that his certificates represent 1 person's opinion where the other two bodies appraise with a commitee.

personally I would be happy to have a blade with one of his papers.

Regards

Paul

[NihontoEurope]

Hello,

 

I agree with all said so far. I would like to add that the Fujishiro paper is collectable as stand alone and adding to the appraised item. Why not have the item new type Hozon papers as well. It will help one day when the item is to be sold should that happen.

 

/Martin