Archive for July, 2010

Inlay Turquoise

A bit of the inlay is missing. Can you recommend a jeweler or lapidary that can repair a turquoise inlay pin? You need to call around, because most jewelers don’t. It’s a skill all of it’s own and very difficult work. I work in a jewelry store, and we are the only one who does [...]

Kimono Kitsuke

Kimono Kitsuke Japanese Kimono Kitsuke Eri Shin Collar Stiffener 2 pcs    US $8.00 Japanese Kimono Kitsuke Pink Obidomekanagu Obi Clip    US $17.50 Japanese Kimono Kitsuke Pink Datejime Velcro Magic Belt    US $9.50 Japanese Kimono Kitsuke White Korin Belt Metal Clip USA    US $9.50 Japanese Kimono Kitsuke White Koshihimo Koshi Himo (3)    US $9.50 Japanese Kimono [...]

Ornament Kendo

Ornament Kendo Japanese Blade-CHOZANG Stand+Pocket set antique Ornament samurai Sword Kendo F/S    US $79.00 THE ZEN MASTER Tameshigiri Japanese Samurai Sword by HAZAMA YAKIBA – SharpSwords.com

Old Rosewood

i have a set of old craftsman rosewood handle turning chisels (8) how old are they and how much are they worth they are in great shape and still in original case Those arent worth what the new ones are is my first guess. You would have to find a collector of new old tools [...]