Not sure what to do with this

[spro]

On 8/31/2023 at 1:42 PM, Stephen said:

Good for you for carry on. 

Few would have told you lost cause. 

John T  is a good .

 

Yes he has to have in hand

Seen just now your post.

If your on FB I'd try messaging there

Thanks! Would you mind pointing me in the direction of his FB page? I haven't heard back from him on instagram yet.

[Stephen]

As you wish

 

https://www.facebook....752?mibextid=ZbWKwL

[RichardP]

Mr. Tirado just made me a gold-foil habaki, and I couldn’t be happier:

[spro]

On 9/8/2023 at 4:34 PM, RichardP said:

Mr. Tirado just made me a gold-foil habaki, and I couldn’t be happier:

Oh wow, that's beautiful!

 

I'm having a hard time getting a response. He must be quite busy these days.

[2devnul]

Hi Steve @spro

 

Congratulations and a big respect for giving this sword second life. This forum topic is a great example of what can be done to a blade which some (including me) would say was beyond restoration. Nicely done and a big shout to the polisher for doing awesome job! 

 

Now you have both, sentimental and material value in this sword. 

 

Since you mentioned that you want to display the sword, then have you considered Koshirae for it? It's personal but I think Koshirae adds a lot to the sword. Therefore, all my swords which are on display have Koshirae. Again, some will disagree with keeping a sword like that. Some will say put Koshirae on display but keep the blade in Shirasaya. But all that depends on the owner. 

 

I agree that Koshirae is an additional cost. Money that you won't probably get back if you want to sell the sword. However, it's worth considering if you want to keep it. Just an idea. 

[spro]

3 hours ago, 2devnul said:

Hi Steve @spro

 

Congratulations and a big respect for giving this sword second life. This forum topic is a great example of what can be done to a blade which some (including me) would say was beyond restoration. Nicely done and a big shout to the polisher for doing awesome job! 

 

Now you have both, sentimental and material value in this sword. 

 

Since you mentioned that you want to display the sword, then have you considered Koshirae for it? It's personal but I think Koshirae adds a lot to the sword. Therefore, all my swords which are on display have Koshirae. Again, some will disagree with keeping a sword like that. Some will say put Koshirae on display but keep the blade in Shirasaya. But all that depends on the owner. 

 

I agree that Koshirae is an additional cost. Money that you won't probably get back if you want to sell the sword. However, it's worth considering if you want to keep it. Just an idea. 

Thank you for the recommendation!

 

I'm still sourcing a shirasaya, but I ordered this in black to display. I'm having a hard time finding a box to encase the display. I may end up making one out of acrylic and wood.

 

I still have the original tsuka, tsuba, and saya, so I'll display those alongside. They're in really rough shape, but have great historical value.