This is an excellent UK based site dedicated to the preservation of fine, exceptional Japanese swords and fittings whilst safeguarding these treasures for future generations. As Ian puts it himself,
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My main objective in setting up this website is to enable other like-minded Japanese enthusiasts to enhance their own collections from a reliable, trustworthy source. I'm a strong believer in not messing about, or changing things from original, and only having restoration work done by a Japanese trained professional if absolutely necessary.
Ian Chapman's Nihonto.uk
Mr Chapman
I too have dealt with Ian personally. I can definitely say he is of great help and a very genuine chap and will be in contact with him again soon.