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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2009 7:52:14 GMT
The 1st carbon steel katana I bought a while ago, Wich is apparently a musashi peice.(NO musashi crest on habaki)I was curious how can i remove the blade for cleaning without damaging anything. I can pop the 2 mekugi out with my brass hammer. Though when I put the tsuka in my hand and give it a downwards hit with the other hand. The tsuka does NOT loosen up like it should. Anyone have suggestions on how to remove the blade?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2009 8:04:09 GMT
It might very well be secured with epoxy.
M.
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Post by tajima on Nov 22, 2009 8:48:01 GMT
In my experience, attempting to hold the base of the tsuka and strike your hand with the other hand only works for Nihonto.
But I'm not recommending more drastic means, like rubber mallets. Been there done that.
I wouldn't fiddle. I learnt the hard way, don't.
Thanks, -Tajima
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Post by sicheah on Nov 22, 2009 15:01:58 GMT
Found this on SFI: www.swordforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98265&highlight=nakago+nukiYou could make one yourself or get one of these: www.ksky.ne.jp/~sumie99/tools.htmlLike Tajima said, I would not recommend a rubber mallet. Been there, done that and regretted from it. Edit: Also do not clean and oil the tang of the blade, just leave it alone to oxidize/rust. The only reason you would disassemble the katana is to check for potential crack tsuka (FYI improper disassembling, like using excessive force with rubber mallet can cause tsuka to crack) or oiling the blade under habaki (if you have good reason to believe that water or acidic substance seeps under the habaki).
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2009 18:03:05 GMT
yeah, I just wanted to clean up to the tang. I feel like im doing a half assed job cleaning it only so far. The Sword wasn't expensive, but nontheless i wouldn't mind being able to take it apart to clean and protect it like it should be. It should be fine laying around maybe attacking some bottles once in a while? aslong as it's cleaned and oiled so far?
Thanks alot for the help.
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Post by tajima on Nov 22, 2009 20:02:20 GMT
Clean up the tang? Huh?
Even though it's a production sword, NEVER do this. It only teaches bad habits. In Nihonto, the tang is EVERYTHING - a cleaned or changed tang (recently changed, that is) can destroy half or more of the value of the blade.
Just leave it. It's fine.
Thanks, -Tajima
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2009 1:14:24 GMT
clean "up to" the tang ...... But ok. I'll just clean it like i'v been. Don't really enjoy it as much i could though.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2009 1:45:46 GMT
cleaning the tang on a modern production sword won't do much to help or negate it's market value now or 100 years in the future. It should be recommended you don't remove the tsuka because you would most likely have to destroy it to do so, and if not it never would fit tight enough when put back on anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2009 17:51:17 GMT
no no, i'd like to clean UP TO the tang. Like you should. but with the blade not popping out when you remove mekugi and give it a wack. It probably should'nt be removed.
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