Tanobe Sayagaki

[Sansei]

On a recently restored Kiyondo blade and saya, I am having the Tanobe Sayagaki done. This katana is returning from shinsa Tokubetsu Hozon. I thought that an additional investment of $250 would be reasonable. Any thoughts?

 

 

[SteveM]

Very reasonable, and a wise choice. Well done.

[Franco D]

Tanobe's sayagaki is like icing on the cake. 

His calligraphy is wonderful.

His thoughts/opinions precious.

Further confirmation.

[cju777]

Some would even say his sayagaki is more valuable than the NBTHK assessment, go for it.

 

For others, while Ray is getting it after a good TH shinsa result, it may be worthwhile to get the sayagaki done first. While the shinsa should offer their own assessment, I know of a recent example where the shinsa result differed greatly from Tanobe sensei's assessment... and to re-shinsa means de-registering and spending all that to submit again. With Tanobe sensei on there, it's harder for the shinsa team to just take a cursory look and move on. They do have a lot to go through. Just something to consider...