Safely back home!

I was anxious about my luggage. Especially when the conveyor started, spewed out 1 measly suitcase, and then changed the sign to 'baggage dispense ended'. I checked with the service desk, they did some calls and sometime later the baggage was there. Same story at the 'oversized luggage' desk. Eventually they found my sword. I checked, and there are 2 minor scuff marks on the underside of the saya (scabbard) but it's hardly noticeable. This is why I went with a matte finish.

Customs didn't stop me when walking out even though I was sure that the guncase would draw attention. TSA did inspect my suitcase (no surprise there) but didn't leave a note, which was odd. I did put a short open letter to the TSA on top of the contents, to explain what those lumps of bloomery steel were.