Tokugawa Art - Sanmei Trading Co.

[Oldman]

Just by way of sharing experiences with sellers. I have made two purchases in the last year or so from this seller and have been very satisfied with my dealings with them. I found them to be cordial to do business with and Yuji-san provided excellent and prompt communication. Their prices seem reasonable and the quality, at least in the purchases I made, is there. Of course one should know what one is looking at and ask questions, important in any distance transaction.

 

Michael BC

[eternal_newbie]

Have purchased many supplies and books from them over the years, no complaints or issues whatsoever in that regard.

[Fuuten]

Once purchased a superb tsuba there and was also pleased with all aspects of the deal. I think back then I also recommended them here

[rebcannonshooter]

I also have purchased a sword from Yuji-san, he handled the export paperwork like a champ. He is just a great person with a passion for Nihonto that's contagious! If you are in Nagoya his shop is a must see, but be prepared to spend hours, there's a lot of swords and tsuba there.

[Curran]

They've been around a very long time.

Widely respected, though their site hasn't changed much in nearly 25 years.

They post less items each year, so I worry about their age.

 

While I don't think I have every bought from them, I have seen some purchases from them.

Usually it is pretty good stuff. I am still trying to buy a tsuba from someone who purchased it from Tokugawa Art. I wish I had seen it and bought it when they had it listed. One of my neighbors beat me to it.

Every now and then, they surface some gems.