Looking for a Koshirae for a contemporary Tachi (Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

[Irisu]

Hello there! 

I am new in this circle and need your help. I consider the purchase of a contemporary Tachi (Tokubetsu Hozon Token) in shirasaya and consider having it fitted with a high grade koshirae. I own a pair of nice Manuki (photo) that inherited from my father that I would like to use. He also left a collection of Tsuba, but rather than getting one of those refitted I consider having a new one made. All of this work should be executed in Japan, as the Tachi is presently still there.

My questions is: can you advise me of a good contact to get started with this project and what would be the price range for a complete koshirae?

Appreciating any helpful pointers.

Cheers!

[Jussi Ekholm]

I think Robert Hughes @Keichodo could get the stuff done for you. I think price range will vary a lot depending on what type of tachi koshirae you are going for. I am really not well versed in koshirae especially commissioning one but I would think for high grade mount and mounting you would be looking 5,000€+.

[ROKUJURO]

Michael,

welcome to the NMB! I hope you get the desired help. Be prepared that orders like these may take a good while in Japan....

Could we please see the backside of your MENUKI?

There are different types of TACHI KOSHIRAE. I am curious of what type you will choose.

[Irisu]

The menuki was made into a cuffling by my forefathers, so the backside is a gold plate with gold cuffling mechanism soldered to it. It could be undone though.

 

[Irisu]

On 11/3/2023 at 7:25 PM, Jussi Ekholm said:

I think Robert Hughes @Keichodo could get the stuff done for you. I think price range will vary a lot depending on what type of tachi koshirae you are going for. I am really not well versed in koshirae especially commissioning one but I would think for high grade mount and mounting you would be looking 5,000€+.

Thanks Jussi. I will check in with Robert and ask for advise.

Michael