New sword from Ryujin - buyer's feedback

[Curgan]

Since there has been a lot of controversy lately regarding bad selling practices, I thought it would be good for people to know more about buyers expreriences. Mine is apositive one and involves Ryujin swords and our fellow forumite Kevin Jones.

 

I got this sword http://ryujinswords.com/kanemitsu.htm

Kevin kindly arranged a touch up polish with Les Stuart. He also glued the saya, got a leather cover for it, treated it and fitted it. I will post pics soon. The overall cost was very reasonable and the sword was as promised. In fact it was better than expected. The only unfortunate incident is that the postal service didn't take much care of the sword which -despite the excellent packaging- resulted in a cracked tsuka and mekugi, but that is definately not Kevin's fault.

 

What I want to underline, and thank Kevin in public, was our excellent communication. Not only the sword was described extensively and very accurately, but we engaged in a series of other irrelevant discussion topics that made the whole experience a pleasure (even more than it is by itself). Surely a guy to do business and (afterwards) drink beers with.

[Marius]

I can confirm that Kevin is really an excellent seller. I have bought an excellent Shitahara wakizashi from him - everything was flawless, execution was excellent.

[Grey Doffin]

execution was excellent

So he's not counting on repeat customers?

Grey

[sanjuro]

What execution? did I miss one? Yessir! Why there aint nuthin' like a good 'ol execution. You fixin' to have that there blade repolished when you finished executin' folks with it?

[Bruno]

I join John and Mariusz and confirm Kevin is a terrific guy to deal with. He has a real passion in what he does and is very skilled in restoration.

 

A very keen man who takes time to answer to any questions with long and educated answers.

[Marius]

What execution? did I miss one? Yessir! Why there aint nuthin' like a good 'ol execution.

 

Yes, I have lost my head for the sword

[Kevin]

Ah, thanks everyone for the kind comments. I try to do my best and I like doing what I do. I also like folks to be happy if they've bought something off me - it's not simply an exercise in making money.

 

As for drinks - if someone comes round, we've got beers in the pantry and there's a good pub up the road. :-) Leastways, as long as they're not the one doing the driving. Be prepared, as you come through the door, to be the centre of attention of a demented and affectionate lurcher and our three-year old daughter. The lurcher will probably sound like the Hound of the Baskervilles when you knock - however,the greatest risk is being licked to death.

 

Kevin

[ububob]

Errrrrrrrrr, Mariusz, wasn't the wakazashi preferred over the katana for beheadings :D