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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2020 10:19:04 GMT
I've just received my second-hand wakizashi (used for tameshigiri). I've bought it from the manufacturer of my huge knife (he is also an artist and martial arts specialist). I don't remember the name of the manufacturer but I think it is old model of Hanwei. It has straight hamon (suguha?). Mekugi is conical. I think the blade doesn't taper towards the tip. I think saya has a buffalo horn mouth. Tsuba is loose...I cannot remove tsuka (and this time I will not use an anvil and a hammer -any suggestions how to remove it safely?) The price-ca 350 € (equivalent-we don't use euros in Poland). But at least it is well-tested sword.
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Post by pgandy on Jan 13, 2020 13:27:12 GMT
I’m sure you will receive several ideas on removing the tsuka, here’s mine. Take a board of convenient size and cut a slot in one end wide enough for the habaki to pass through. This will apply equal pressure on both sides of the tsuba. After removing the mekukgi place the board over the habaki and tap with hammer/mallet. If the tsuka is really stubborn and fails to budge place the blade in a padded vise and repeat.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2020 17:21:34 GMT
Thanks for advice! I think I 've just became a real fan of short swords! And by the way- the blade tapers. And my question is-do Nihonto blades taper, too? I've searched the internet and I'm really confused
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Post by Jordan Williams on Jan 13, 2020 18:12:35 GMT
Thanks for advice! I think I 've just became a real fan of short swords! And by the way- the blade tapers. And my question is-do Nihonto blades taper, too? I've searched the internet and I'm really confused Tapers in which way?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2020 21:32:33 GMT
Oh, sorry-tapers towards the tip. I have problems with taking good photos but I think it starts with 7mm and ends with 5mm.
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Post by randomnobody on Jan 15, 2020 22:28:47 GMT
Distal taper, as this is called, is pretty typical in most swords. Japanese blades are no exception.
Not sure what model sword you've got there, and can't add anything to the tsuka removal suggestions as there's only so many ways to do it and you've already been given the best one.
Otherwise, not a bad little wakizashi. Definitely seen some use in its day.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2020 16:58:43 GMT
But, "that guy" from Schola Gladiatora" says, that most Japanese Swords didn't have (or they had-ust a small distal taper).
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