Apkar007 Posted February 3 Report Posted February 3 Hello, I’m looking for a recommendation for a qualified togishi based in Europe. I have a daisho with NBTHK papers. The blades have developed some rust while in storage, and I want to have them assessed. Can some here recommend trusted professionals in Europe. If there are any forum members or affiliated contacts you consider reliable, I’d be very grateful. I can provide photos and video of the rusting parts. Thank you very much for your time and guidance. Quote
DirkO Posted February 3 Report Posted February 3 I think your choices are limited - Massimo Rossi would be my bet: https://www.facebook.com/100063626135305/photos/ 3 Quote
Jacques Posted February 3 Report Posted February 3 Since Zenon Vandamme stopped poilishing, the only one who is fully trained is Massimo Rossi. 2 Quote
Brano Posted February 3 Report Posted February 3 In fact, Martin Horňák is also a traditional togishi who trained in Japan 2 Quote
zanilu Posted February 3 Report Posted February 3 Massimo Rossi polished my Yoshindo Yoshihara katana and he did an astonishing work! Regards Luca 1 Quote
Bruno Posted February 7 Report Posted February 7 On 2/3/2026 at 7:05 PM, Brano said: In fact, Martin Horňák is also a traditional togishi who trained in Japan Is it known how many years he trained in Japan? Quote
Brano Posted February 8 Report Posted February 8 21 hours ago, Bruno said: Is it known how many years he trained in Japan? My guess is 4-6 years Quote
Apkar007 Posted February 10 Author Report Posted February 10 (edited) On 2/3/2026 at 10:51 PM, zanilu said: Massimo Rossi polished my Yoshindo Yoshihara katana and he did an astonishing work! Regards Luca How much did cost you? If it's not a secret. Edited February 10 by Apkar007 Quote
zanilu Posted February 10 Report Posted February 10 1 hour ago, Apkar007 said: How much did cost you? If it's not a secret. Hi. I will not say. It was several years ago and highly dependent on the sword conditions so it is better if you contact Massimo directly. Regards Luca Quote
Itomagoi Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 Does anyone from the NMB currently have blades at Martin Hornak for polishing? Quote
Itomagoi Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 No one? I haven't gotten my polished and paid-for blades back from Martin. He isn't even responding to me anymore. Maybe someone else has the same problem. Quote
vajo Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 (edited) The last facebook was 28. Februar 2026 His website is down. Maybe you can ask him over Facebook? Or you can visit him? 150 km from Vienna. Edited March 25 by vajo Quote
Lewis B Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 I think Martin divides his time between Japan and Slovakia(?). He may be away from the swords and unable to ship until he returns, although this doesn't excuse the ghosting. Quote
Laters Posted March 26 Report Posted March 26 I wonder how many traditionally trained Togishi exist outside of Japan? Quote
Bruno Posted March 26 Report Posted March 26 7 hours ago, The Forest Ninja said: I wonder how many traditionally trained Togishi exist outside of Japan? stricto sensu: 3 (USA, Canada, Australia) Quote
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