Over the years that we have been in the swords business, we have had many customers ask us to help them to find a sword polisher who could polish their sword blade without charging the well known 'arm & a leg'. Many sword owners place a high 'sentimental value' on their sword, often higher than it could bring if sold at auction. They are also unwilling to pay $100 per inch to have it polished. 

If you have a genuine antique sword, we recommend that you pay the price and have a professionally trained sword polisher do his magic rather than take a chance with some unqualified amateur.

We offer our sword polishing service at an almost unheard of cost of $800 or less. Our trained polishers (who prefers not dealing directly with customers) will produce a traditional polish, crisping up the 'lines' and bringing out the temper line as much as time permits and, doing it at a very reasonable cost.  Both of our polishers prefer working with WW-2 and modern made blades.  The 'turn-around time' is generally 2 to 3 months. 

Note:  All old Saya are contaminated with tiny specks of rust and dirt which are guaranteed to either scratch or cause premature rusting of your freshly polished blade.  Therefore, it is NOT wise to put a freshly polished blade back into its original Scabbard (Saya).  One of our custom made lacquered Saya or a Shirasaya (resting case) is the obvious answer.

One word of caution: It was recently reported to me that a person who claims to be a sword polisher has been responsible for the disappearance of a number of swords that were sent to him for polishing. At last report, his customers have been unable to contact him. The swords that were missing were older more valuable genuine Samurai swords and it appears that he is not interested in newer swords.  Therefore, before you send your sword (with or without payment) to anyone who you do not know, it is advised that you check out his reputation with any of the 'forums' and well known sword clubs.

Please call or E-mail us for a polishing appointment.

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FRED LOHMAN Co. - 3405 N.E. Broadway - Portland, OR  97232 - 1818

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