Mr Hoshino

[lioneyes]

So I have read the complaint on the internet regarding Mr. Hoshino and polishing, stealing swords etc. Very bad to hear.

 

Can I get some opinions as to whether anyone thinks the info he gave me about my sword is correct? Or is it all bogus and I need to rent another car and find someone else to give me info ?

 

Any responses are appreciated.

 

Thanks.

[nagamaki - Franco]

It would not be a bad idea to seek out additional opinions from dependable sources. The better idea at this point is to try and submit the sword to the next (Chicago?) shinsa, as already suggested.

There you will be receiving a professional opinion, and certificate if it passes, that holds much more credibility when it comes to parting with the sword. It will give you the info needed to further research what it is you have. In that way both yourself and the buyer, will have some assurance of what is being bought and sold.

 

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[Brian]

AM..

 

I don't see any reason to believe that the info you were given was completely false. Aside from values which are impossible to pin down unless it has papers and has had a proper polish..the rest of the info seems fairly reasonable to me.

I wouldn't stress over it. Most of it is visual confirmation that can be seen, and a lot of it is general info. I would submit it to the next shinsa in the USA to get more info, but remember that all you are likely to find in addition to the info you have is perhaps a school or tradition. The dating is possibly close, and the rest is factual info taken from looking at it in hand.

Mumei (unsigned) swords are common and should be appreciated for what they are. You are unlikely to get a whole lot more info without a great deal of expense that may or may not be worth it (USA shinsa the exception, they are worth the time and effort, whereas sending to Japan is likely to cost more than it will increase the value at this point, unless you are really in love with this blade) Enjoy the sword, and take care of it for future generations.

 

Brian

[Rich T]

in California as Hoshino is, them seek out the Northn Californian Japanese Sword CLub http://www.ncjsc.org/ as they will stear you straight.

 

What sword do you have and what information did he give ?

 

Rich

 

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[lioneyes]

Rich, if you go to the thread called "My Sword" there is a link to some photos and a post stating the information given to me by Mr. Hoshino.

 

Brian and others, thanks for your replies and good advice.