Saya repair - US?

[tlzkaasen]

Good Morning, -

 

I recently acquired a beautiful Masakiyo (Higo/Takada line) and the sword has a splitting Saya. The Saya is very unique to my collection and would like to have it repaired.  Does anyone have any recommendations in the US?

 

Thank you for any advice 

[Lewis B]

Some useful and current info for artisans in the USA doing this kind of work contained in this thread. 

 

 

[tlzkaasen]

48 minutes ago, Lewis B said:

Some useful and current for artisans in the USA doing this kind of work contained in this thread. 

 

appreciate it! I reached out to Wally Hostetter. I've tried Josiahia about a month ago because he comes highly recommended, but he's a touch of my league for pricing.

 

[tlzkaasen]

I ended up going with Shining Moon 13/Wally H.  He will be repairing the saya and replacing the green/tan sageo with black silk.  Also, having him re-do the tsuka.  Not a huge fan of the green silk.  Will be doing Black silk.  I think the Gold Menuki will really pop.  

[zack68ss]

Hello @tlzkaasen how did this project turn out for you?

[tlzkaasen]

On 6/1/2026 at 12:13 PM, zack68ss said:

Hello @tlzkaasen how did this project turn out for you?

 

Hi @zack68ss , The project turned out pretty good. I also had the opportunity to meet him at the Chicago show.  He also did a custom vertical Katana Kake w/ art for me.  He's not cheap, but does good work. Understand his shipping and insurance.