Polisher recommendations

[AntiquarianCat]

My apologies, I should admit I am unsure if Mr. Benson completed a full course of study but regardless I have been told by American collectors far more learned than me that he’s very well regarded and fully qualified to polish swords.

 

Equally important is that I have found him to be friendly and willing to take time to answer questions from a relative neophyte like me, even if he is busy. I think his willingness to help and answer questions about which blades are worth or need a polish, and which don’t is very helpful to newer people like me.

[Franco]

  On 9/2/2021 at 10:39 PM, AntiquarianCat said:

Equally important is that I have found him to be friendly and willing to take time to answer questions from a relative neophyte like me, even if he is busy. I think his willingness to help and answer questions about which blades are worth or need a polish, and which don’t is very helpful to newer people like me.

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Bob is a kind-big-hearted person who is very dedicated to nihonto with a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience. He has helped me many times over the years as well. 

[Stephen]

Id not hesitate using Moses for the right sword if I had the money.

https://www.facebook.com/moses.becerra/videos/632153650149787/

[Edward Mahle]

I find it so interesting to watch a true Togishi at work it's definitely extremely artistic. Just watching that video I can see why he's alittle more $$$ then the rest but I bet it's worth the extra buck.

[Kolekt-To]

  On 9/1/2021 at 2:37 PM, ribendao said:

Hi Stephen. Is the Jimmy H you are refering to Jimmy Hayashi? It would be nice to find a local Togishi.

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Here's a Sukekane blade recently polished by Jimmy Hayashi of San Francisco, CA.

[Japan2112]

Just chiming in to add my support for Moses Becerra here in Florida. (nihontoantiques.com) He has done some polishing work for me with great results. His shirasaya and habaki are also very good.

 

Best,

 

Mark

[silentrunning]

  On 9/2/2021 at 6:31 PM, Franco D said:

There are only two polishers in North America to my knowledge that have served full apprenticeships in Japan, Shigekazu 'Jimmy' Hayashi of San Francisco, and Takeo Seki in BC Canada. Both of whom I highly recommend from personal experience.  

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would it be possible to get any sort of contact information for Takeo Seki?

many thanks, regards.

[Franco]

  On 6/11/2022 at 4:20 PM, silentrunning said:

would it be possible to get any sort of contact information for Takeo Seki?

many thanks, regards.

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The last contact number I have for Takeo Seki is (edited by admin....I think it's best to share this via pm)

 

Regards, 

Franco

[Bruno]

togishi1@gmail.com is Takeo's email.