Preserving Yoshindo Yoshihara's signature

[Bushido01]

1. do nothing to the mei to begin with

2. write him a letter, include a photograph and ask if the signature was not made due to a flaw

3. ask him when he's coming to the USA next, and if he would perform a sayagaki for the sword at that time

 

 

Darcy,

Thank you very much for taking time to summarize all the advices including yours. I can't be more agreeing with these suggestions and I will follow them up.

I really appreciate and thank you and all other members who took time and gave me their thoughts.

Thank you all,

[Bushido01]

What is Shoji's web site addess?

 

Here is the link, click on the second button under "what's new" for a picture of Steven Seagal with a huge katana.

 

http://www5f.biglobe.ne.jp/~sword-master/index.html

[WoodbridgeGaijin]

I strongly agree with both Simon and Darcy, Lacquer will almost certainly remove "permanent marker" and Urethanes can change the color of permanent marker dyes from Black to a lighter Purplish color. I would leave it alone. If an actual sayagaki is refused for some reason I would at least try for the Urushi signature.

 

His work never ceases to amaze me. You have an outstanding example of a work of art by someone I personally feel is among the best ever smiths.