Polishing in the UK

[Ferd]

Hi

Do you know someone in the UK that can polish this sword? The blade is from the 1600's and has mountings from WWII.

Thanks

[Shamsy]

You would do better to ask in the Nihonto section of the board. A search for 'polishing' will also yield results.

[Bruce Pennington]

That’s quite a unique saya cover!

[Baka Gaijin]

Hi Mark,

 

Perhaps contact the To-Ken Society of Great Britain.

 

I believe there are some members in Jersey & Guernsey.

 

https://to-ken.uk/

[PNSSHOGUN]

Now that has seen some use and abuse! Compare to a sword with the same Mon:

 

 

[Ferd]

17 hours ago, Bruce Pennington said:

That’s quite a unique saya cover!

Yeah it looks like its had some repairs to it at some point. 

[Ferd]

12 hours ago, PNSSHOGUN said:

Now that has seen some use and abuse! Compare to a sword with the same Mon:

 

 

Yes it definitely looks like its been through the wars. Yours looks brand new. Has it been restored? 

[Ferd]

17 hours ago, Grim Reaper said:

Hi Mark,

 

Perhaps contact the To-Ken Society of Great Britain.

 

I believe there are some members in Jersey & Guernsey.

 

https://to-ken.uk/

Thanks for that will ask on there.

[Nobutaka]

Hi Mark,

 

For polishing, try:

 

John Bolton                                                                           

0151-625-7971 

or

 

Les Stewart 

lesstewart@btinternet.com

 

John was thinking of retiring when I last spoke to him a few months ago. He has done several tanto for me and I've always been delighted with his work. His pricing is relatively cheap and his turnaround is impressive. Like about a week! I've not used Les, who has a very good reputation and I've been told is Japanese trained. His waiting time is around 9 months and expect to pay £500-£700 for polishing a katana. If your blade is arsenal made then I would suggest using John if he is still working. John is based on Merseyside and Les in Scotland.

 

 

[16k]

I’ve been recommended Les too. I have a sword ready for him. Just waiting to see how Brexit goes in terms of custom fees.

[Ferd]

On 11/1/2020 at 11:12 AM, Nobutaka said:

Hi Mark,

 

For polishing, try:

 

John Bolton                                                                           

0151-625-7971 

or

 

Les Stewart 

lesstewart@btinternet.com

 

John was thinking of retiring when I last spoke to him a few months ago. He has done several tanto for me and I've always been delighted with his work. His pricing is relatively cheap and his turnaround is impressive. Like about a week! I've not used Les, who has a very good reputation and I've been told is Japanese trained. His waiting time is around 9 months and expect to pay £500-£700 for polishing a katana. If your blade is arsenal made then I would suggest using John if he is still working. John is based on Merseyside and Les in Scotland.

Hi

Thanks for that. Someone else has also recommended Les. I've e-mailed him to see if he would be able to polish it for me.

On 11/1/2020 at 11:12 AM, Nobutaka said:

 

 

 

[Ferd]

On 11/1/2020 at 12:37 PM, 16k said:

I’ve been recommended Les too. I have a sword ready for him. Just waiting to see how Brexit goes in terms of custom fees.

Yes a couple of people have recommended Les to me. I've sent him an e-mail, to see if he is willing to polish my sword.

Thanks