Funakoshi cho Posted October 19, 2009 Report Posted October 19, 2009 I live in Kyushu and need to know where I go to submit a sword with Kicho papers for another appraisal. It is the Masahiro from my earlier post. I also have several other swords I would like papered. I have fittings etc. as well. I really want to take my collection to Tokyo or wherever to get it all papered. Please help me if you know what the process is for my situation. Where and when are the two most important questions I suppose. Can I take them somewhere in Japan at any time to get assesed? Or are there specific dates? Thanx Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted October 19, 2009 Report Posted October 19, 2009 If you have a local sword shop and you can make friends there, then the easiest way is to ask them to arrange it all for you. There will be a nominal sum involved, depending on what rank you are aiming for, but you will step into a cut-and-dried process with no heartache. The ideal shop should have been doing this for years, and they can advise you at any point how your process is coming along. Just be happy to allow a few months for the wheels to come full circle. PS Remember there are different organizations out there appraising swords, so you will need to make a decision on whose papers you value most... or if you are planning to sell, then whose papers you consider carry the most credibility. Quote
Funakoshi cho Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Posted October 19, 2009 I have no access to a "sword shop". I just need to know where to go and when. Quote
sencho Posted October 19, 2009 Report Posted October 19, 2009 Dear.... sorry don't know your name... Where in Kyushu do you live? Cheers Nigel Quote
Funakoshi cho Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Posted October 19, 2009 Just like my user name says I live in Funakoshi Cho right on the ocean looking out over the "99 Islands". Thanx for any help with my questions, Jeff Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted October 19, 2009 Report Posted October 19, 2009 Jeff, which is the closest city to you? Quote
Funakoshi cho Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Posted October 19, 2009 I live in sasebo Nagasaki prefecture. Quote
Nobody Posted October 19, 2009 Report Posted October 19, 2009 I have no access to a "sword shop". I just need to know where to go and when. Then, you can ask NBTHK directly for details. http://www.touken.or.jp/ http://www.touken.or.jp/english/shinsa%20fees.html The next reception for blades will be held at the NBTHK in Tokyo on specific (maybe) three days of November. However, when you submit your swords, you will be required to read/write Japanese papers. Ex. http://www.touken.or.jp/pdf/tokubetsu-hozon-shinsa.pdf Quote
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