Restoration of Katana

[dhusker]

Have any of you forum members heard of "Swords of Shi-han" of San Antonio, Texas. They have some very reasonable prices on repair and restoration. Thanks

[Stephen]

Not the place you want to go for Nihonto parts or repair...was this a joke?

[dhusker]

  Stephen said:

Not the place you want to go for Nihonto parts or repair...was this a joke?

I was simply looking for information....I am new to this all and have no idea where to go for restoration. I did a google and came up with this one and Fred Lohman, among others. I don't post jokes.

I have also considered mounting the blade in a shirasaya.

[Stephen]

Dan

 

Click on the above links then restoration. Its ok thought you were having a laugh.

[Brian]

http://swordsofshi-han.com/about_us

Based on what they are selling and their lack of credentials as far as antiques go, I wouldn't bring an antique sword near the place.

Modern wallhangers maybe...but not genuine swords.

 

Brian

[Guido]

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SAGEO WRAPPING ON SAYA - This is a special way of wrapping and tying the Sageo on to your Saya which is a traditional beautiful way to adorn , display or use on a Saya and Sword. This is an art in itself. $70.00

(NOTE) Please be aware that if this selection is not made during the ordering proceess the Sageo will simply be tied in a knot at the Kurikata and left dangling lengthwise. Although this is also a traditional form of having the Sageo on a Saya, most customers , especially Martial Artist, prefer to have the Sageo on their Saya tied in a Classical way to aesthetically improve the Saya and add value to the Sword.

[Brian]

Never mind the knot..you gotta love that lacquer job

 

Brian

[Goldy]

I think that style of knot is called "Jobless Man". Not sure though, and certainly not sure of why it is called that - if it is, if you get what I mean...been a long day.

 

Cheers,

[Taygrd]

I am thirty miles out of San Antonio and am somewhat familiar with the "locals". I would stay away from them. Just my input-for what it is worth.

[Jon Bowhay]

  dhusker said:

Have any of you forum members heard of "Swords of Shi-han" of San Antonio, Texas. They have some very reasonable prices on repair and restoration. Thanks

Dear Dan,

If you need restoration of your sword/mountings, this is, of course my field. Please ask anyone and they will tell you the qualiity of my work. I now am in the US and working in my Denver studio. I served a ten year apprenticeship, have lived now in Japan for yearly 54 years, and have nearly 30 years as a togishi.

I wish you all the best in collecting. I will try to answer any questions you may have.

 

Regards,

Jon Bowhay