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It's our desire to help foreign collectors access sword craftsmen in Japan.

Japanese swords require special care and maintenance, and we'd like to make the services of Japanese craftsmen available to collectors around the world.

If a sword needs polishing, a shirasaya, new koshirae, a tsuka needs to be restored, please don't hesitate to enquire for a quote and logistical details.

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Yoshihiko USUKI

Mukansa Sword Polisher

Yoshihiko Usuki is a designated mukansa polisher by the Nihon Bijutsu Hozon Kyokai (NBTHK) who polishes many famous swords (meito) including important cultural properties (juyo bunkazai).

​Standard Polishing Fees:

  • Katana: From 380,000 Yen and Up

  • Wakizashi: From 200,000 - 380,000 Yen

  • Tanto: From 180,000 Yen and Up

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Please contact us to inquire about availability and fees of:

  • New Shirasaya

  • New Koshirae

  • Restoration and Repair

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Polishing Examples

Yoshihiko USUKI appears in the documentary "Swordsmith Yoshihara Yoshikazu: Ichi-go Ichi-e".

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