Ferd Posted October 28, 2020 Report Posted October 28, 2020 Hi Do you know someone in the UK that can polish this sword? The blade is from the 1600's and has mountings from WWII. Thanks Quote
Shamsy Posted October 29, 2020 Report Posted October 29, 2020 You would do better to ask in the Nihonto section of the board. A search for 'polishing' will also yield results. 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted October 29, 2020 Report Posted October 29, 2020 That’s quite a unique saya cover! Quote
Baka Gaijin Posted October 29, 2020 Report Posted October 29, 2020 Hi Mark, Perhaps contact the To-Ken Society of Great Britain. I believe there are some members in Jersey & Guernsey. https://to-ken.uk/ 1 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted October 29, 2020 Report Posted October 29, 2020 Now that has seen some use and abuse! Compare to a sword with the same Mon: 1 Quote
Ferd Posted October 29, 2020 Author Report Posted October 29, 2020 17 hours ago, Bruce Pennington said: That’s quite a unique saya cover! Yeah it looks like its had some repairs to it at some point. Quote
Ferd Posted October 29, 2020 Author Report Posted October 29, 2020 12 hours ago, PNSSHOGUN said: Now that has seen some use and abuse! Compare to a sword with the same Mon: Yes it definitely looks like its been through the wars. Yours looks brand new. Has it been restored? Quote
Ferd Posted October 29, 2020 Author Report Posted October 29, 2020 17 hours ago, Grim Reaper said: Hi Mark, Perhaps contact the To-Ken Society of Great Britain. I believe there are some members in Jersey & Guernsey. https://to-ken.uk/ Thanks for that will ask on there. Quote
Nobutaka Posted November 1, 2020 Report Posted November 1, 2020 Hi Mark, For polishing, try: John Bolton 0151-625-7971 or Les Stewart lesstewart@btinternet.com John was thinking of retiring when I last spoke to him a few months ago. He has done several tanto for me and I've always been delighted with his work. His pricing is relatively cheap and his turnaround is impressive. Like about a week! I've not used Les, who has a very good reputation and I've been told is Japanese trained. His waiting time is around 9 months and expect to pay £500-£700 for polishing a katana. If your blade is arsenal made then I would suggest using John if he is still working. John is based on Merseyside and Les in Scotland. 1 Quote
16k Posted November 1, 2020 Report Posted November 1, 2020 I’ve been recommended Les too. I have a sword ready for him. Just waiting to see how Brexit goes in terms of custom fees. Quote
Ferd Posted November 4, 2020 Author Report Posted November 4, 2020 On 11/1/2020 at 11:12 AM, Nobutaka said: Hi Mark, For polishing, try: John Bolton 0151-625-7971 or Les Stewart lesstewart@btinternet.com John was thinking of retiring when I last spoke to him a few months ago. He has done several tanto for me and I've always been delighted with his work. His pricing is relatively cheap and his turnaround is impressive. Like about a week! I've not used Les, who has a very good reputation and I've been told is Japanese trained. His waiting time is around 9 months and expect to pay £500-£700 for polishing a katana. If your blade is arsenal made then I would suggest using John if he is still working. John is based on Merseyside and Les in Scotland. Hi Thanks for that. Someone else has also recommended Les. I've e-mailed him to see if he would be able to polish it for me. On 11/1/2020 at 11:12 AM, Nobutaka said: Quote
Ferd Posted November 4, 2020 Author Report Posted November 4, 2020 On 11/1/2020 at 12:37 PM, 16k said: I’ve been recommended Les too. I have a sword ready for him. Just waiting to see how Brexit goes in terms of custom fees. Yes a couple of people have recommended Les to me. I've sent him an e-mail, to see if he is willing to polish my sword. Thanks Quote
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