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Post by Deep on May 13, 2019 0:47:02 GMT
I just got this in. Not looking good.
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Post by keshin on May 13, 2019 1:05:55 GMT
I just got this in. Not looking good. From where?
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Post by Deep on May 13, 2019 1:09:50 GMT
I just got this in. Not looking good. From where? SBG Store. Ryujin T10 Custom Katana.
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Post by reptaronice1 on May 15, 2019 5:31:49 GMT
I just got this in. Not looking good. Im not sure I see what is wrong with it?
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Post by reptaronice1 on May 15, 2019 5:33:35 GMT
Rolling back to the Tsukamaki topic: Generally speaking, paying the extra $10 to $35 for Hishigami (paper triangles under the Ito (wrap)), usually results in a forge using more experienced hands to perform the Tsukamaki (wrapping the Ito). I have never got loose wrap from any forge when Hishigami was specified, including some which shall be un-named and are known for being problematic. To counter an earlier statement, my Hanbon which has Hishigami was an exceptionally tight wrap. I have had it 3 years with no movement in the Ito (wrap). I will say the Hanbon was one of their flagship models with (actual) Gyaku Kobuse lamination and with a Hazuya polish. I will further agree that you develop the strength and stamina for whatever weight of sword you train regularly with. I was actually comfortable with far heavier swords than any commercial katana, as such, they all seem light/flowing/agile to me. I only ordered a few with Bohi, to enhance the TachiKaze (the sound the sword makes when it cuts the air). I did not get those to actually cut with. My daughter, who has trained with swords for years, does not find most swords "heavy" either. My newest one comming from huawei has a double Bohi lol and has Niku. It should be a real air slasher lol. Cool that ur daughter is good with swords. Most of the girl I show mine to dont know what end to hold XD.
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Post by Deep on May 15, 2019 11:11:18 GMT
I just got this in. Not looking good. Im not sure I see what is wrong with it? Look at the diamond patterns. They are all mismatched and wonky. On the other hand its tight.
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Post by reptaronice1 on May 15, 2019 14:38:39 GMT
Ohhh I see. I mean it is not terrible. I would be more concerned about how tight it is tbh.
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Post by reptaronice1 on May 15, 2019 15:04:31 GMT
How much was it if u dont mind me asking?
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Post by bradc on May 17, 2019 19:08:43 GMT
Here’s another source: Fred Lohman www.japanese-swords.com/pages/hndl.htmPrice for a handle rewrap is listed as $250 + materials + shipping. The other sources already mentioned (Nihonzashi.com & Salvatore) are good too. I think they are all in a similar price range. I’ve been most impressed by pics and reviews of CottontailCustoms.com though. Thank you Sheesh 250 is a little steep for me atm XD You could buy a sword for that price. Another potential source is Thomas Buck. (http://tsukamaki.net/). You will notice a theme in pricing.... The problem with good tsukamaki is that it truly is an art, and bad tsukamaki isnt just ugly, it can be dangerous. It's a pretty fun project to try yourself if you dont need your sword to be usable any time soon.. Thomas Bucks website and The cottontail customs site both have a wealth of useful English language information (Thomas Bucks book is also a great compilation of information). Fred Lohman sells high quality ito for home jobs. Again though expect it to take a LOT of practice before you are happy with the results, and be prepared to potentially send the handle off to a pro if it doesn't go well.
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Post by reptaronice1 on May 18, 2019 0:31:53 GMT
Thank you Sheesh 250 is a little steep for me atm XD You could buy a sword for that price. Another potential source is Thomas Buck. (http://tsukamaki.net/). You will notice a theme in pricing.... The problem with good tsukamaki is that it truly is an art, and bad tsukamaki isnt just ugly, it can be dangerous. It's a pretty fun project to try yourself if you dont need your sword to be usable any time soon.. Thomas Bucks website and The cottontail customs site both have a wealth of useful English language information (Thomas Bucks book is also a great compilation of information). Fred Lohman sells high quality ito for home jobs. Again though expect it to take a LOT of practice before you are happy with the results, and be prepared to potentially send the handle off to a pro if it doesn't go well. I would like a place to get it done for around 100$
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Post by Deep on May 18, 2019 1:40:55 GMT
I really like my Ryujin pics above, but the handle is sickening to look at.
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Post by tensho on May 18, 2019 2:17:58 GMT
I hate to say it but I just looked at some of Fred Lohmans work. I am not at all impressed for $250. If I had him wrap my Tsuka and it looked like some of those on his page I'd send it back and tell him to try again.
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Post by reptaronice1 on May 18, 2019 3:22:53 GMT
I hate to say it but I just looked at some of Fred Lohmans work. I am not at all impressed for $250. If I had him wrap my Tsuka and it looked like some of those on his page I'd send it back and tell him to try again. oof
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Post by Adrian Jordan on May 18, 2019 4:31:39 GMT
I really like my Ryujin pics above, but the handle is sickening to look at.
Being totally honest I have to say that the tsuka work on that looks totally on par with most others at that price range. If it's overly loose then I'd say there is a problem, but if it's adequately tight then I'd call that fairly decent(again, for the price).
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Post by Deep on May 18, 2019 4:43:14 GMT
I really like my Ryujin pics above, but the handle is sickening to look at.
Being totally honest I have to say that the tsuka work on that looks totally on par with most others at that price range. If it's overly loose then I'd say there is a problem, but if it's adequately tight then I'd call that fairly decent(again, for the price).
Heres a $45 Ryujin on the right. All diamonds in a row and fairly uniform.
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Post by bradc on May 18, 2019 5:07:04 GMT
I would like a place to get it done for around 100$ $100 is going to be a tough budget. Remember the economical production swords are being wrapped by people making wages substantially below North American or European standards. So you need to think of it as hiring a craftsman for a couple hours...
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Post by Cottontail Customs on May 18, 2019 5:12:51 GMT
Being totally honest I have to say that the tsuka work on that looks totally on par with most others at that price range. If it's overly loose then I'd say there is a problem, but if it's adequately tight then I'd call that fairly decent(again, for the price).
Heres a $45 Ryujin on the right. All diamonds in a row and fairly uniform.
I agree with Adrian, as long as it's tight, it isn't out of the norm for a large percentage of production sword tsuka in multiple price ranges. the one on the right however is a different story, there is more wrong with it than right, as far as I see in this pic.
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Post by Silent on May 18, 2019 11:46:24 GMT
It aint that bad, contracting someone to make tsumaki probably costs to you has much all sword you paid for. If its tight it ok
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