How to get Kozuka for papers

[wakiboy]

Hi

I have a Kozuka I would like to send to Japan for papers, can someone please tell me the best way to send it, is there someone who takes them over or just post it, any information most welcome 

Many thanks 

Ian

[wakiboy]

Sorry 

Title should have read “ How to get Kozuka to Japan for papers “

Ian

[Shugyosha]

Hi Ian,

You could try dropping Paul Martin a line, doesn't look like he's updated his "services" page recently though.

 

https://www.thejapanesesword.com/

[sabiji]

or here:https://tsuba.info/nbthk/

[Curran]

2 hours ago, wakiboy said:

Hi

I have a Kozuka I would like to send to Japan for papers, can someone please tell me the best way to send it, is there someone who takes them over or just post it, any information most welcome 

Many thanks 

Ian

 

Nowadays, please expect to wait 1 year from the time you mail it to the time it returns. Maybe 6 months if you are very lucky.

The new NBTHK reservation system is making many agents pull out their hair.

Some might claim otherwise, but the process is a lot long, more expensive, and less educational than it once was.

 

You might do best to show it here to see if it is worth papering.

 

 

[wakiboy]

2 hours ago, Shugyosha said:

Hi Ian,

You could try dropping Paul Martin a line, doesn't look like he's updated his "services" page recently though.

 

https://www.thejapanesesword.com/

 

[wakiboy]

[ROKUJURO]

Rather long arms for a T-REX....

[Brian]

Good looking kozuka.

[Curran]

Hamano Noriyuki.

Looks more like the father's signature. Haynes 07454.0

 

Decent looking signature, which I would say >50% chance to pass

--but it has got some quirks.

--- And, as the Haynes Index says, "there are many forgeries of both generations".

 

Not sure papers would add much value.

Kinko works do seem more popular than in the past.

 

[wakiboy]

Thank you all for your opinions, I’m not a collector of fittings but this one I like (so does the wife)

Ian