Aethel_berht 2-0 Posted January 14, 2021 Report Posted January 14, 2021 So I've been looking for a reputable appraiser in the US that could also provide documentation for a sword, are there any suggestions? Thanks in advance! Quote
Shugyosha Posted January 14, 2021 Report Posted January 14, 2021 In normal times the NTHK have at least one shinsa in the US, normally at the Florida sword show which is usually around this time of year. There may be individuals who are willing to look at your sword and give an opinion but the NBTHK and NTHK authentication papers are the gold standard (some would argue only NBTHK for high value swords) so having an opinion or paper by anyone else won't really carry any weight in the market but might give an indicator as to whether a sword is worth a polish and/ or going to the trouble of papering. 2 1 Quote
DGARBUTT Posted January 14, 2021 Report Posted January 14, 2021 Where are you located? I assume you would prefer to meet in person, so tell us your general location and we may be able to help ou. Quote
Surfson Posted January 15, 2021 Report Posted January 15, 2021 There are plenty of US collectors and dealers with expertise enough to give you an opinion. An appraisal by one of these folks might be useful for insurance purposes, but it would not be of value to collectors that might buy the sword. Collectors only rely on the Japanese appraisal organizations or the judgement of themselves and trusted friends. Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted January 16, 2021 Report Posted January 16, 2021 I would send a query to Robert Benson, bushidoswd@aol.com. Quote
Kanenaga Posted January 19, 2021 Report Posted January 19, 2021 Try Mike Yamasaki. http://www.discovernikkei.org/en/journal/2009/5/22/mike-yamasaki/ 1 Quote
mtexter Posted January 19, 2021 Report Posted January 19, 2021 3 hours ago, Kanenaga said: Try Mike Yamasaki. http://www.discovernikkei.org/en/journal/2009/5/22/mike-yamasaki/ Hey that's the guy who shows up on Pawn Stars from time to time! Seems to know his stuff. Quote
Toryu2020 Posted January 19, 2021 Report Posted January 19, 2021 Mike definitely knows his stuff... -t 1 Quote
Brian Posted January 20, 2021 Report Posted January 20, 2021 8 hours ago, mtexter said: Hey that's the guy who shows up on Pawn Stars from time to time! Seems to know his stuff. Not only that...but he tends to show up here too, from time to time 2 Quote
DTM72 Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 On 1/14/2021 at 3:57 AM, Aethel_berht 2-0 said: So I've been looking for a reputable appraiser in the US that could also provide documentation for a sword, are there any suggestions? Thanks in advance! So where are you located? There are different chapters of the JSSUS (Japanese Sword Society United States) around the country. You can find some very knowledgeable people at their meetings. As mentioned above, shinsa is where you will find the experts of the trade. All the best, Dan Quote
b.hennick Posted January 22, 2021 Report Posted January 22, 2021 The only meetings that the JSSUS has are Board of directors meetings. Those only happen at sword shows. The JSSUS does not recommend appraisers or artisans. That was the advice given by the late Paul Davidson. Barry Hennick Director/Ombudsman JSSUS On 1/14/2021 at 3:54 PM, Bruce Pennington said: Quote
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