Togishi?

[Aethel_berht]

Hello! I am looking for a qualified Togishi, I have some names in mind and would like some opinions. I have heard great things about Jimmy Hayashi, and from another forum I heard about a Togishi named Christopher Osborne? Any information would be greatly appreciated!

[rematron]

Hi Adam.  I'm sure some people will pipe in, but I'd recommend searching this sight for "togishi" or "best togishi" or "good togishi" in the meantime.  It's all been said before.  A lot.

[Stephen]

Depends on what you want polished and if really needs one. Many state side polishers should not go past showa to...JH not in that list. 

[Stephen]

This sword? I'd say save your money,  weekly uchiko sessions will do wonders

Listen to Grey's advice. 

[Rivkin]

Most people polish their blades not because it makes slightest sense but because they want to be part of the process.

[Aethel_berht]

16 minutes ago, Stephen said:

This sword? I'd say save your money,  weekly uchiko sessions will do wonders

Listen to Grey's advice. 

Alright, thank you, and will do.

[Ford Hallam]

20 hours ago, Aethel_berht said:

a qualified Togishi

 

If by qualified you mean someone who has completed a full apprenticeship in Japan and is duely recognised there as such then I'd not hesitate to recommend Andrew Ickeringill, based in Australia. Of course it would depend on whether the blade was worth his time.

[lonely panet]

 

 

Andrew doesn't polish any old sword. And i can't speak on his behalf but hes has decline jobs on condition of blades.

 

Remember he gets paid the same to polish masterpieces compared  ordinary unknown smith..