pcfarrar Posted November 23, 2009 Report Posted November 23, 2009 A number of us in the UK are thinking about planning an NTHK-NPO shinsa for both kodogu and swords. I was wondering on the current level of interest from UK board members and how much you would be prepared to pay for the shinsa. Given the current state of the pound it may require a total shinsa fee of £150 an item (you would only pay the full fee on a pass the submission fee will be much lower). To have any hope of success we would need at least 300 items for shinsa. Thanks, Peter Quote
Stephen Posted November 23, 2009 Report Posted November 23, 2009 I give high reps to this branch of NTHK. Im sure youll be very happy with their work. Quote
Dick Tait Posted November 23, 2009 Report Posted November 23, 2009 I have a sword to submit to shinsa, if only to confirm that it's not a National Treasure!!! :D Quote
RobertM Posted November 23, 2009 Report Posted November 23, 2009 I would consider this Robert M Quote
Brian Hancock Posted November 23, 2009 Report Posted November 23, 2009 Hi Peter, Definitely interested. I have 2 that I would like papered. Cheers, Brian. Quote
Mark C Posted November 23, 2009 Report Posted November 23, 2009 Hi Peter, Definitely interested, I have three. Regards Mark Quote
DirkO Posted November 24, 2009 Report Posted November 24, 2009 How's shipping of Nihonto from the mainland to the UK nowadays ? Otherwise I'd consider reserving a few slots as well... Quote
pcfarrar Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Posted November 24, 2009 How's shipping of Nihonto from the mainland to the UK nowadays ? Otherwise I'd consider reserving a few slots as well... Hassle free as no customs involved. Quote
DirkO Posted November 24, 2009 Report Posted November 24, 2009 Brilliant, but wasn't there a big swordban over there Maybe some people of the UK community can act as intermediaries for us non-UK residents ? I for myself would obviously be willing to pay a fee for handling and so on (still a lot cheaper than sending it off to Japan for shinsa imo and the return time of the swords will be a lot smaller as well) If this is possible : put me down for 4 slots Quote
Jean Posted November 24, 2009 Report Posted November 24, 2009 Dirk, Depending when it happens (if), it will be a very good opprtunity to visit England and meet spendid people. Quote
DirkO Posted November 24, 2009 Report Posted November 24, 2009 True Jean, but I don't know if the Eurostar people like people travelling with nihonto :-) If not, I need to send them ahead. But you're right, it would be a great way to get to know some people face to face. But like you said, we don't know yet if and when it will take place... Quote
Jean Posted November 24, 2009 Report Posted November 24, 2009 In fact, I could even do the travel in Eurostar Quote
DirkO Posted November 24, 2009 Report Posted November 24, 2009 I checked the Eurostar site on baggage : "Registered baggageIf you are travelling with additional items of baggage as well as large or bulky items such as trunks, bicycles etc or sporting and collectors’ weapons or knives, it is necessary to register these items. You can do this at London St Pancras International, Paris Gare du Nord, Brussels Midi/Zuid or Lille Europe. Please also see the full list of prohibited items." It's also stated here : http://www.eurostar.com/UK/be/leisure/travel_information/before_you_go/prohibited_items.jsp But the way I read it, the swords will be forwarded in another Eurostartrip then the one the traveller is on ? Or is that just me misinterpreting it ? Quote
Jean Posted November 24, 2009 Report Posted November 24, 2009 Dirk, No, it just states that you cannot travel with them but that they must be put in the baggage hold. Quote
Veli Posted November 24, 2009 Report Posted November 24, 2009 A shinsa in the UK is as close as it gets... I would be willing to take a vacation, fly over and submit two or three blades. BR, Veli Quote
Stephen Posted November 24, 2009 Report Posted November 24, 2009 If i was to come, id hit a French member for a night of lodging and take the EuroStar...that looks like fun and not worry about bringing in a sword to UK. Off to the Poker room. Hope this happens Quote
Henry Stewart Posted November 25, 2009 Report Posted November 25, 2009 Peter Count me in please. Henry Quote
Ian Posted November 25, 2009 Report Posted November 25, 2009 As always, I'm in for five or so! Ian C Quote
deskjet Posted November 28, 2009 Report Posted November 28, 2009 yes i would be interested to ..i have a few fittings and a couple of blades.. Anthony Quote
Stone Posted November 28, 2009 Report Posted November 28, 2009 Hi All, I have been involved in both of the U.K. Shinsa's by N.T.H.K. (organised by G.Curtiss) and would be willing to do what I can for another group. I also would have a min of 3/5 peices to submit, and I am sure many of the Token Society Member's of G.B. would also be wanting to submit. For myself personally, I hope it is a runner. Regards, Stone, Quote
pcfarrar Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks everyone for your replies. I'll keep the thread updated when I have more news. We are quite confident that we can meet the 300-400 items the NTHK require. There hasn't been a kodogu shinsa in the UK for several years so it will be a great opportunity to get koshirae, tsuba etc. papered as well as swords. Quote
Kevin Posted December 4, 2009 Report Posted December 4, 2009 I'm in. Probably 4-5 swords. Maybe some tsuba. regards Kevin Quote
pcfarrar Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Posted December 14, 2009 A website with a provisional booking form will be posted online later this week. This will be used to determine if we can achieve the 300+ submissions required. If successful we will then begin taking deposits early next year. There will be a maximum of 10 submissions per client but we will try to offer up additional slots if possible. We are aiming of a price of around £100 per item. You will only pay the full fee if your item passes. Thanks, Peter Quote
Tcat Posted December 15, 2009 Report Posted December 15, 2009 I have a tanto and a couple of tsuba I may be interested in submitting. A website with a provisional booking form will be posted online later this week. This will be used to determine if we can achieve the 300+ submissions required. If successful we will then begin taking deposits early next year. There will be a maximum of 10 submissions per client but we will try to offer up additional slots if possible. Max of 10 items per client? So youre having no trouble getting to the 300+ submissions mark... Good news! Quote
Brian Hancock Posted December 15, 2009 Report Posted December 15, 2009 Hi All, Just received this from Peter. Its the booking form for the UK shinsa. It works. http://www.nthk-npo-shinsa.org.uk/ Cheers, Brian. Quote
Stephen Posted December 15, 2009 Report Posted December 15, 2009 Brian H and Peter doubt ill have anything shinsa but please make sure i get a email on location and time, my days are numbered here. Quote
Mark C Posted December 15, 2009 Report Posted December 15, 2009 Hi Peter, Have registered my swords, Do we get a confirmation email of registered interest? Stephen - If the boys forget, I will let you know. Regards Mark Quote
pcfarrar Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Posted December 15, 2009 Max of 10 items per client? So youre having no trouble getting to the 300+ submissions mark... Good news! It's likely that people will be able to get as many slots as they want but for the moment the limit is 10 to keep it fair. http://www.nthk-npo-shinsa.org.uk/ Brian leaked the shinsa booking form a little early But if people want to sign up now its ok. I will keep the messageboard updated with the numbers. Have registered my swords, Do we get a confirmation email of registered interest? Yes once the request has been processed you will receive a confirmation email. Quote
pcfarrar Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Posted December 15, 2009 Where will it take place? Hi Jean, We are planning a venue near London. Peter Quote
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