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Post by mikejapan on Mar 16, 2014 7:21:48 GMT
Hello everyone,
After 3 years of use, my Odachi needs a replacement Tsuka. There are two cracks in the Fuchi area and since this is a sword that does actual cutting I've no choice but to get a new one. I still haven't unwrapped the Ito yet but I'm sure they go well beyond what I've seen. I've checked around and it seems that Nihonzashi is my best bet. Would you guys recommend them or are their others I can go to. Also, me making a Tsuka is quite a challenge and in all honesty I feel it'll turnout bad.
Thanks, Michael
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Post by Bob B on Mar 18, 2014 1:01:52 GMT
Randy Black. He doesn't have a website, but is well known. I use him darn near 100% of the time. katanarb@cox.net!Bob
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Post by Hunter Hagan on Mar 29, 2014 20:08:51 GMT
I need to get some blank tsuka wood for swords I'll be mounting. Anyone know a source? I can only find Ho wood for shirasaya.
Sorry to steal thread, just didn't see need to make one.
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Post by mikejapan on Mar 29, 2014 20:46:56 GMT
Hunter Hagan Go to Nihonzashi.com then go to DIY supplies on the left column. There are Poplar Saya Blanks but I think they can most likely be used for Tsukas. Not sure though
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Mar 29, 2014 22:20:29 GMT
Honoki (not hinoki - completely different wood) can be used for both saya and tsuka. If you're going for a fully traditional saya or tsuka, honoki will be the best bet. If you're looking at getting something suitable but more local than imported Japanese wood, poplar is a good choice, but you must make sure it's been dried (seasoned) enough and isn't warped.
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Post by frankthebunny on Mar 30, 2014 4:20:02 GMT
American yellow poplar is a good choice for replacing production tsuka imho. It has good characteristics for this application and it's fairly common and also inexpensive. You can find it at places like Lowes or Home Depot for about $3-$5 a board. If you are thinking of picking up wood from a sword supplier, I would go with Ho wood from Namikawa where it is about $22 for a split pair of Honoki where as at Nihonzashi, regular poplar boards are $60! The blanks from these suppliers are usually long enough for tsuka and saya.
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Post by Hunter Hagan on Mar 30, 2014 7:46:05 GMT
Thanks, I thought Ho was just for shirasaya. Those blanks are a decent price and save a lot of work. I have to pay off the stone namikawa is holding for me first though!
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