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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2010 20:03:10 GMT
I really don't know anything, but a gap that much is a big cosmetic flaw already, not to mention that possibly, it has something to do with functionality.
from my point of view, such a collar should be tightly fit on the tsuka core, to support it and strengthen it from sides.
as I've already said, I don't really know the function of fuchi, but I'm sure some knowledgeable person here would tell us what it is really needed for....
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Post by randomnobody on May 26, 2010 21:26:31 GMT
As far as I know the fuchi and kashira both serve as caps to the ends of the tsuka. The same and ito hold it together in the middle, but the ends are the parts that get the worst treatment, so they get more solid support, hence the fuchi and kashira. Ideally, they stop cracks before they happen, and the same/ito keeps things together if they do. So yeah, nihontoman basically summed it up. Or something. If the fuchi fits the top of the tsuka properly, it's probably doing an "okay" job. If it's jiggling everywhere, it's doing a terrible job. Presuming the only "issue" is that the extended bits aren't flush with the ito then I'd say the general matter is acceptable. Heck, were it me I'd just pop the whole thing off and give it a squeeze until it lays flush. These are likely nice and soft so this shouldn't be difficult. Oh, right, nice sword.
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Post by Cottontail Customs on May 26, 2010 21:42:47 GMT
that's exactly what I did with mine. hammered the sucker flush. it caused a few stress marks in the paint but that was about the worst of it.(I re-painted it anyway) if you try this just be careful that it doesn't wind up cracking the metal or widening the gaps on the Ha/Mune sides. I wonder if it's a problem on all of those models or just yours. maybe they can just send you a new Fuchi without having to send the whole sword back.
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Post by Brett Whinnen on May 26, 2010 22:33:35 GMT
It's funny random, I was thinking a similar thing, but doing a cut and shut, and brazing / silver soldering it up properly and then re-finishing it.
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Post by randomnobody on May 28, 2010 16:21:29 GMT
Heck, that works, too.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2010 17:39:48 GMT
Seems like a lot of work for something that could be as simple as swapping it out.
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Post by randomnobody on May 29, 2010 20:48:54 GMT
I don't know if I'd call that simple in this case...but I don't know, squeezing it until it bends sure sounds a lot easier than packing it up, sending it back to China, and waiting for a new one to arrive...only to have a more grievous flaw this time...possibly. At least, to me. But what do I know? Though the whole silver solder bit...well, that's up to the owner.
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Post by Brett Whinnen on May 30, 2010 6:16:53 GMT
First post updated with cutting video It's the first time I've cut so play nice (na just kidding constructive criticism always welcome). Brett
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2010 5:34:06 GMT
I am curious about how heavy your SBG pro-custom without bo-hi is. Is it the same as the Torakami or heavier? Thanks.
Todd
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Post by Brett Whinnen on Jun 14, 2010 10:20:53 GMT
The Katana on it's own weighs 1.246kg or 2lb 11.9oz. The saya weighs about 196g or 6.9oz.
Not sure on the weight of the Torakami.
Cheers,
Brett
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