Any one know of good inexpensive sword restoration?

[Recon Racoon 49]

I have a Japanese officers sword from WW2, and the tsuka and tsuka-ito need to be replaced. Does anyone know of a place that does this kinda work? I tried google, but didn't trust some of the websites I cam across.  

[Templar 0]

http://www.japanese-swords.com/

 

if you web search Fred Lohman  he seems pretty respected. Also when it come to japanese sword work you get what you pay for.

[Recon Racoon 49]

I've looked at his site before, and it is going to be an expensive endeavor. If I knew I could pull it off competently I'd give it try, but this is something a pro might have to do.

 

 

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[Bishop 0]

"Good Inexpensive" .... 2 words that rarely work well together

I'm not positve, but give Dave a call:
http://www.japaneseknifesharpening.com/index.html
 

He May do swords. If he does, I'm pretty sure it won't be inexpensive, but it will be done right.
He studied in Japan and learned his trade for high end Japanese knives.

Don't kow how if he takes on swords, but he would know where to steer you if he doesn't.

Hope it helps,

zig

[JT Custom Guns 957]

Fred Lohman is a tough old SOB to deal with - his attitude totally turned me away.

 

If you're looking for education, respect and generally good people to deal with,

look here:

 

http://www.nihonzashi.com/default.aspx

 

Ask doe Sherry (Owner) Her & mike (her husband) are respected Swordsmen and 

they do excellent work!

I have one of my swords there now having the Tsuka being rebuilt / re-wrapped.

 

Good luck!

JT

[JT Custom Guns 957]

Just got my sword back and they did an amazing job - very pleased with 

the quality of the work, price & time frame.........

[ogfarmer 138]

before/after pics?