Shamsy Posted November 19, 2015 Report Posted November 19, 2015 Good morning everyone, Has anybody had personal experience dealing with Finesword before? http://www.finesword.co.jp/ There is a sword I'm interested in that was originally sold through them and has quite some provenance attributed. However, I'm always quite leery of claims that don't always seem to have a lot backing them up. They seem to be a very reputable company but I'd rather not rush in without some idea first. Thank you Quote
Stephen Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 just picked these up, http://www.finesword.co.jp/sale/kodougu/htm/2001_3000/2501_2550/2534/k2534.htm ill let ya know how it went next week Quote
SteveM Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 They are affiliated with Ginza Choshuya. Ginza Choshuya is one of the highest-end sword shops in Japan, if not the highest. I think they established the finesword website as an outlet for their relatively lower quality, more affordable stuff. The top end stuff stays at their Ginza Choshuya website. So they should be safe and (hopefully) trustworthy. Quote
Kai-Gunto Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 I have only positive things to say about Finesword. Very helpful people. 1 Quote
docliss Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 I too have dealt with Finesword, having purchased a gendai tsuba, and have nothing but praise for their service. John L. Quote
Shamsy Posted November 20, 2015 Author Report Posted November 20, 2015 Well it seems they have a good reputation and quality service, so I'll approach the claims of provenance with cautious optimism. Thanks for the feedback. Quote
Kai-Gunto Posted November 21, 2015 Report Posted November 21, 2015 Forgot to tell .They also added a gift. Sword oil and info about handling and care. Nice brocade sword bag. 5 stars.... Quote
lonely panet Posted November 22, 2015 Report Posted November 22, 2015 iv been the high end shop. very nice stuff, and they are very polite staff. 1 Quote
ROGER SAN Posted November 27, 2015 Report Posted November 27, 2015 hi all anyone have a link to the latest 23.1 unique Japan catalog? Thank a mil Quote
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