Frank Reile

I also appreciate all the effort that you all are doing to try and make this happen. I will purchase a set or two of these books even if the price is somewhat higher than is planned for. I would rather pay a little more for a higher quality product. Thanks again to everyone that is involved, especially Markus for this great piece of work. Frank Reile

Hello Joseph. Make sure you do your research on a polisher! I didn't do my home work on Takonomakura Restorations like a few others here. He has had some of my Japanese swords since last February. I recently searched his name and found this message board. After reading all the posts, I told Eric that I didn't want him to do any work on my blades and to send them all back with refunds. That was early October, and I still have not heard from him and I still have not gotten my swords back. Frank R

Hi. My name is Frank and I just joined. I found out about this message board after searching for info on a certain polisher that I am having trouble getting back some of my swords, but that will be another post. I have been collecting Japanese swords for four years now. Most of the swords that I have aquired have come from family members and friends of the family that have been collecting military items for many years. I am fascinated by the Japanese sword and want to learn as much as I can about them. I have purchased many great books on the subject and read them when ever I get a chance. Studying blades and trying to figure which period they are from and which school made them is fun, but I am not very good at the latter. Trying to translate the signatures is also a challenge for me, but is rewarding when I can do it. I know I have much to learn on the subject. This site is great. I know I will learn a great deal from you all. I look forward to talking to all of the members. Frank R