List of associated swordsmiths with addresses and results of the 2004 NBHTK sword forging competition.

Specializes in Japanese sword polishing and other restoration services by specialist, Robert Benson. Based in Honolulu.

Japanese sword polishing and custom mounting by Brandon T, located in the US.

Specializing on the Hizen school of Japanese Swordsmiths that include the Tadayoshi line of swordsmiths, with history, links, wanted and for sale items and book reviews.

Professional Japanese sword polishing and restoration services by David S. Hofhine, Kensei Ltd. References available. Based in the United States.

Producing and promoting Japanese-style swords and accessories.

Offers services, examples of his work, lectures, links to other sword specialists.

Ted Tenold is a polisher in both modern and traditional polishing methods of modern domestic smiths to antique restoration projects.

Articles on Japanese sword making, polishing, glossary, and list of further resources.

Articles on sword polishing and choosing a sword polisher.

Handcrafted japanese style katana, wakizashi and tanto by swordsmith by Anthony DiCristofano from Illionis, USA.

Photoessay of the swordsmiths traditional forging process.

Sword polishing and restoration by Keith Larman.