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Post by TheMu on Jan 8, 2015 16:42:14 GMT
It's ugly as a camel but pretty comfortable and it seems to be functional. It's made of jute (that's why it looks "hairy") and it's lacquered lightly. I didn't use hishigami and it doesn't vary (It varies accidentally in some point). End knot is improvised. Thanks!
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Post by DigsFossils-n-Knives on Jan 8, 2015 16:58:01 GMT
How would you compare the jute to say a cotton wrap? Better grip? More durable? Hot spots?
The photos look as if you did a darn good job for first-time-ish. Did you alternate the crossovers?
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Post by Jussi Ekholm on Jan 8, 2015 18:43:16 GMT
I think you did good job. Using hishigami might be bit more difficult with this material than with more traditional ones. I've experienced it with some Chinese made ito materials.
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Post by argent dragon on Jan 8, 2015 19:35:34 GMT
Looks good!
I couldn't tell from the pics... was the jute you used small diameter cord, or more of a flat tape?
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Post by TheMu on Jan 8, 2015 20:45:59 GMT
Thanks Digs, Jute should be stronger, more durable than cotton. Jute is surprisingly rough so it gives really good grip. In my more experimental customization projects I've used linen/flax, wool, steel wire and paracord. Cotton and leather are still probably my favourite ito materials though. No I didn't alternate the crossovers. (I used word "vary" in OP but I meant "alternate". Sorry for my finglish. ) Thank you Jussi, Yeah, I left the hishigami out because jute was so stiff. I think using hishigami wasn't necessary with this kind of jute ito. Thanks argent dragon, Jute I used was flat tape like.
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Post by Aikidoka on Jan 8, 2015 21:01:14 GMT
Wow, that looks great! Especially with those fittings. Are those copper seppa that I see? Does it have a copper habaki? Any chance of a few more pics?
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Jan 8, 2015 21:45:46 GMT
I think it looks great, fits perfectly to the fittings. And my respect for that wrap, I haven't so far mustered the courage to attempt one Leather wraps seem soooo much easier and faster
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2015 22:18:32 GMT
Very natural and rustic look; i like it!
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Post by whitefeathers on Jan 8, 2015 23:59:36 GMT
Interesting material choice. But how does that feel on your hands when you swing the sword? It looks like it would hurt after 100 swings or so.
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Post by TheMu on Jan 9, 2015 11:49:32 GMT
Thank you everyone, Habaki is brass and I'm pondering if I should change these copper seppas to brass ones. Tsuba, fuchi and kashira are designed by me, made by my father(he's a professional welder) and finished by me. I made the tsuka, mekugi, seppas etc. myself. ( Here's link to thread where is more info.) Here's more pictures! I'm sure this ito would feel uncomfortable after 100 swings. It's rough and hard. It feels sturdy and grip is really good though.
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Post by Aikidoka on Jan 9, 2015 18:58:39 GMT
Hmmm.... I see where you are coming from. The seppa are a LOT easier to change than the habaki. But I really like the look of copper, especially with this tsukamaki. And as the copper developed a patina, it would look better and better, IMHO
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Post by justin520 on Jan 10, 2015 22:11:43 GMT
It looks like something you see on Satsuma rebellion swords, just needs a couple mon coins as menuki and you're ready to overthrow emperor Meiji.
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Post by Salvatori Moretto: Koala Forge on Jan 12, 2015 20:30:00 GMT
Wonderful work, really like the overall feel of this one!
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