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One of our SFNS members, Jimmy San, brought a Tanto in the middle of September for our Sensei to perform the 3 basic restoration work. Jimmy San bought this Tanto from the E-bay a few years ago. After the 3 basic restoration work completion, we noticed that there was the Ha-gire on both side of the blade. The actual location of the Ha-gire is near the Habaki-moto area.
The 3 basic restoration work:
1. Kenma ( Polish )
2. Dou-gane Habaki-gane construction
3. New Shira-saya construction with the genuine Ho-no-ki
This Tanto was genuinely signed by Iwami no Kami Kunisuke. The previous owner curved his name, along with the purchased location and year as New York and 1923. The current owner, Jimmy San, received the Tanto with the 3 basic restoration work on October 20th, 2009. Our Sensei suggested to relocate the notch and alter the Tanto's Nakago accordingly. The total cost of new restoration work was quoted for $150, therefore, Jimmy San decided to have our Sensei perform the alteration immediately. We have taken some photos of before & after the Kenma ( Polish ) for this Tanto, along with the photos of foundation Kenma was completed for your inspection.
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