Question on Tokubetsu Hozon papers

[Martin]

Hi all,

 

I recently received the Tokubetsu Hozon papers for a sword of mine and wondered that there is no section about the blade measurements.

Aren´t those statements mandatory for NBTHK papers?

Maybe they had so much stress due to the flood of swords submitted to this years Shinsa that they simply forgot it

 

Any thoughts?

 

cheers,

[Jacques]

Hi Martin,

 

You must find the nagasa of your blade on the second section (start is on the right).

 

 

 

regards

 

 

Jacques

[Martin]

Hi Jacques,

 

I know that. But there is none, that´s why I ask

 

cheers,

[Jacques]

one default? may be.

Does your certificate incorporate the 3 tini kanji used as security feature?

[Martin]

Does your certificate incorporate the 3 tini kanji used as security feature?

 

yes it does. It´s not a faked paper.

Strange, isn´t it?

 

best,

[Jacques]

Hi,

 

In this case, i shall indicate this to the NBTHK. Later you could have some matter if you want to sell this blade.

[Henry Wilson]

It could be a very very elaborate fake, made in another asian country as we all know these fakes are getting better and better.... :x

[Martin]

Hi,

 

it definitely is no fake - otherwise I would have to suspect a very trustworthy Japanese dealer as he was the agent in this matter.

I already contacted him and will wait what he says.

 

I will also try to contact the NBTHK but can´t find any email-address on their website...

Does anyone know how to get in contact with them?

 

cheers,

[Jacques]

Hi,

 

NBTHK only responds to his members.

[Nobody]

I will also try to contact the NBTHK but can´t find any email-address on their website...

Does anyone know how to get in contact with them?

I know their facsimile number.

FAX ：+81-(0)3-3379-1389

 

BTW, when I got a hozon paper for my tanto from NBTHK two years ago, the attached photo of nakago was not embossed because of their mistake. I sent the paper back to them and had them embossed later.

[Darcy]

Absolutely fax this paper back to the NBTHK and arrange for a replacement. A buyer will look at it with skepticism, rightfully so.

 

I believe that it was probably set aside to add the measurements, then might have been shifted into the wrong pile and sent out before they were added. Just a human error, but you should see to it while this is fresh that the paper is replaced and the nagasa properly stated.

 

Best way to contact them is on the fax line that Moriyama san put up.

[Martin]

thanks very much for your advice.

I will send a Fax to them tomorrow.

 

best,

[Martin]

I´ve received a feedback from the dealer who arranged the submission to the NBTHK.

Unfortunately he does not want to take any action in this case and told me to speak to the NBTHK directly :?

I already sent them a FAX on Oct. 8th but no reply until now....

 

cheers,

[Martin]

I finally received the papers back yesterday with the added blade measurements :D

May someone please tell me what the last character in the measurement-section means?

1 Shaku 7 Sun 8 Bu ???

 

thanks & regards,

[Paul Martin]

Han means half, in this case half a bu, so b

[Martin]

Hi Paul,

 

thanks for the clarification.

Did I get you right that this means 1 Shaku 7 Sun 8.5 Bu ?

 

thanks,

Martin

[Paul Martin]

Yes, thats correct, so the cutting edge should be approximately 54.1 cm or 21.2 inches

 

Best

[Martin]

thanx Paul !