Please contact us by Telephone 808-988-9908 or email for an estimate of the work to be done. It is often difficult to estimate the cost of restoring a sword from a photograph. We prefer to have it in hand as faults often do not show in pictures. Each blade requires different services so prices will vary. Some blades may not even warrant restoration due to the cost of restoration will out way its value... Please figure the estimated cost is $100-150 per cutting edge length for polish of a sword. This is measured from the Ha (small notch on the back side of the blade under the habaki) to the tip. ie: tanto length is 12 inches, since there are two sides of a blade. It means actually 24 inches of surface that needs to be polished So estimated cost would be $1200- $1800 for polish. Estimated turn around time is 3-18 months depending on the type of work required. When sending a blade for work please include a note with your contact information and what you want done with the piece.
*Note: Due to the number of email requests for evaluations from collectors & dealers all over the world, we may charge $100 to compensate us for the time involved in research & evaluation of one's piece. Requests for translations/information may take a few days as wen fit this in between our main business of restoration. We try our best to answer all emails within a one week. Thank you for understanding.
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Contact us:
R Benson PO Box 61783 Honolulu,Hawaii 96839 Tel/Fax: 808-988-9908 Email : bushidoswd @ aol.com