Sword Polishing Studio
My Services
Batto Polish
抜刀研ぎ
The best polish for tameshigiri practice. The blade's cutting ability is at its maximum level. The surface appears uniformly whitish. The details of hamon and jihada may not be clearly visible.
Cost Estimate
Katana: $600 - $800
Wakizashi: $400 - $600
Tanto: $300 - $400
Iai Polish
居合研ぎ
The highest level of polish till Muromachi Period. It is achieved by using very fine Japanese natural polishing stones. The contrast between ji and ha is enhanced, with whitish jigane and blackish hamon.
Cost Estimate
Katana: $1200 - $1600
Wakizashi: $800 - $1200
Tanto: $600 - $800
Shirasaya Making
白鞘作り
Shirasaya is also known as resting scabbard. It is usually made of Japanese honoki (magnolia) wood for long-term storage of swords. I sometimes also use Australian wood as honoki can be difficult to source.
Cost Estimate
Katana: $600 - $800
Wakizashi: $400 - $600
Tanto: $300 - $400
The above costs are for rough estimation only. The actual costs can vary depending on the size, steel and condition of the sword.
All my polishing work is done strictly by hand using Japanese polishing stones in traditional methods.
I generally do not polish high-value nihonto for collector-grade art polish. Please contact other polishers who are specialised in art polish.
I also offer signature translation service free of charge.
I am based in Sydney, Australia