Sword Restoration & Services

Please note, we are not taking restoration and commission work until March 2025. If you would like to book work in with us you please contact us to reserve a place in the queue.

We can service many types of items, not just swords. Metals, woods and leather are our preferred mediums to work with.

Amongst our service repertoire;
Sharpening
Blunten-ing
Customization
Restoration
Repair
Preservation
Polishing
Cleaning
Fixing
Tightening
Painting
Re-Binding
Props - Small jobs only

You will need to either, bring your item in or send us pictures so we can quote you.

Not all jobs are taken and there can be a considerable wait time. Particularly for complex work.

Due to the vast differences in edge geometry, condition & steel grades. - All service pricing featured here is merely an estimate and subject to final approval.

$75 - Single Edge Sword Sharpening (European style), when purchasing from us. All sizes.
$115 - Double Edge Sword Sharpening (European style), when purchasing from us. All sizes.
$120 - Single Edge Sword Sharpening (European style), when it is a sword brought into us. All sizes.
$160 - Double Edge Sword Sharpening (European style), when it is a sword brought into us. All sizes.
$50 – To blunt a non clay-tempered katana for iaito practice, when purchasing from us. All sizes.
$120 – To blunt a clay-tempered katana for iaito practice, when purchasing from us. All sizes.
$70 – To blunt a non clay-tempered katana for iaito practice, when it is a sword brought into us. All sizes.
$140 – To blunt a clay-tempered katana for iaito practice, when it is a sword brought into us. All sizes.
$390 – To re bind a katana handle in standard braid. Includes materials charge.
$80 - Koiguchi tightening/ basic repair. $100+ for well worn / damaged.
$225 – Modern & antique sword, independent appraisal. $145 per additional item, up to three items. $60 for a laminated certificate.

Services closed until March 2025.
$875 - Full antique sword service (no sheath). Including rust/ corrosion cleaning, polishing.
$390 - Antique scabbard, steel only. Full service
$525 - Antique scabbard, composite/ intricate. Full service.
~$500 - For carving a new handle for a sword. This price varies depending on complexity.

Credentials: International dealer of modern & antique swords. Antique sword restorer. EST 2005.

All pricing is inclusive of GST.

If not already listed, other work will need to be manually quoted for.

All listed pricing is subject to change at any time.

Labor, parts and products, subject to restoration, repair and customization are non-refundable.

If you need any FREE advice or want a quote please contact us.

We can rust treat other non-sword products also.

We buy and sell antique militaria.

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