Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2007 4:19:30 GMT
For some reason I can't remove the blade from the tsuka. I took out the 2 mekugi and I tap and hit the tsuba and still the blade doesn't come out.Why is that? Is there another way.
|
|
slav
Member
Senior Forumite
Katsujin No Ken
Posts: 4,457
|
Post by slav on Oct 10, 2007 5:13:06 GMT
What kind of sword is it? Some tsuka are glued on. Others are just tight.
I would try putting the blade securely in a vice. (use padding of course, and common sense.)
Then try pulling on the tsuka with both hands. Small, quick "yanks" should work better than just pulling with all your weight. It should come off little by little.
If that doesnt work, then use a rubber-mallet and a block against the tsuba, and tap it off. (again, make sure the tsuba is adequately padded.)
Common sense is key here. If it is Nihonto, then please do not use any of the methods I have described.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2007 4:26:35 GMT
what do I do if its glued
|
|
slav
Member
Senior Forumite
Katsujin No Ken
Posts: 4,457
|
Post by slav on Oct 12, 2007 6:40:24 GMT
Leave it.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2007 13:27:44 GMT
So thats the only thing to do, to leave it alone.
|
|
slav
Member
Senior Forumite
Katsujin No Ken
Posts: 4,457
|
Post by slav on Oct 12, 2007 16:55:18 GMT
Unless you want to try to break the tsuka off of the nagako. In which case, you'd probably have to make a new tsuka to put back on.
It wouldn't necessarily be that hard to do, with some tools and a little time...but is it worth it to you?
|
|
|
Post by grahamts on Oct 13, 2007 5:22:29 GMT
If you let us know what sword it is that you have, we might know if it is likely to have an epoxied Tsuka. It's actually not that common, I believe the early Chen PKs were glued, but I think they are the exception. If it is an ebay cheapie then it will probably not be glued, but they can be VERY tight and removing them can also crack them The general rule is "if it ain't broke don't fix it", in other words leave well alone unless it starts rattling
|
|
|
Post by zacaroni on Oct 28, 2007 16:05:46 GMT
Please be careful people when messing with live blades. Accidents can happen very easily if safety is ignored or overlooked.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2007 2:00:50 GMT
What kind of sword is it? Some tsuka are glued on. Others are just tight. I would try putting the blade securely in a vice. (use padding of course, and common sense.) Then try pulling on the tsuka with both hands. Small, quick "yanks" should work better than just pulling with all your weight. It should come off little by little. If that doesnt work, then use a rubber-mallet and a block against the tsuba, and tap it off. (again, make sure the tsuba is adequately padded.) Common sense is key here. If it is Nihonto, then please do not use any of the methods I have described. Excellent advice (just used it myself for the first time). Another recommendation, use a rubber mallet. Much easier on the hardware.
|
|