How do I disassemble/reassemble a pinned jian hilt?

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Aikidoka
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How do I disassemble/reassemble a pinned jian hilt? Oct 15, 2014 16:20:45 GMT

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Post by Aikidoka on Oct 15, 2014 16:20:45 GMT

I recently received an Affordable LongQuan Cutting Jian from Sinosword. It has this grip:

When I initially inspected it, I noticed that it sounds as though a small piece of metal is trapped inside the hollow guard. I asked Mr. Kane at Sinosword what I should do and he suggested removing the pommel to see if the piece of metal would come out. If not, he said I should send it back to him because, once disassembled, the hilt would be difficult to reassemble.

Has anyone removed a brass pin (tube) like this from a jian and then reassembled it? I have disassembled katanas many times and have worked on my European swords as well. Is it really that difficult to reassemble this type of hilt?

I haven't responded yet to his offer to fix it. The sword was $189 plus $60 for shipping from China. I'm not sure if he is offering to pay shipping both ways...

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How do I disassemble/reassemble a pinned jian hilt? Oct 15, 2014 22:58:29 GMT

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Post by Timo Nieminen on Oct 15, 2014 22:58:29 GMT

I've disassembled such hilts, and reassembled using a bamboo pin. In principle, it's easy to make a tubular rivet out of copper or brass sheet. My feeling is that it might help to have a bamboo or steel pin in the tube when peening the ends, but I don't think it's necessary.

If you don't plan to put a lanyard or tassel through the tube, just use a solid metal or bamboo pin.

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Aikidoka Member Monstrous monk in training... Posts: 1,452	How do I disassemble/reassemble a pinned jian hilt? Oct 16, 2014 3:17:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Aikidoka on Oct 16, 2014 3:17:53 GMT I like that idea. Thank you!
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Timo Nieminen Member Posts: 3,706	How do I disassemble/reassemble a pinned jian hilt? Oct 16, 2014 4:15:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Timo Nieminen on Oct 16, 2014 4:15:43 GMT If you're not worried about destroying or damaging the flower-shaped washer, just file off the peen, and it should come out. Or, if enough of the rivet sticks out, you can squeeze the end in, and it comes out.
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How do I disassemble/reassemble a pinned jian hilt? Jul 22, 2015 10:45:47 GMT

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Oct 15, 2014 16:20:45 GMT Aikidoka said:

I recently received an Affordable LongQuan Cutting Jian from Sinosword. It has this grip:

Aikidoka, did you manage to remove and replace the pin, or is it in there for good. I'm considering purchasing one of these and am curious how easy it is to disassemble. Thanks

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How do I disassemble/reassemble a pinned jian hilt?

Post by Aikidoka on Oct 15, 2014 16:20:45 GMT

Post by Timo Nieminen on Oct 15, 2014 22:58:29 GMT

Post by Aikidoka on Oct 16, 2014 3:17:53 GMT

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