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Post by admin on Nov 10, 2023 3:45:40 GMT
Not sure if everyone is aware of this, but there are basically 3 variations of profile for tsuka.
1: The side facing the edge of the blade is straight, while the backside of the tsuka is waisted slightly. Less commonly seen but ergonomic and effective.
2: Both sides straight - often mislabelled as 'Axe Handle' tsuka (quite common on production swords).
3: Both sides waisted - curving in towards the middle. Also fairly common on production swords.
So which one do you prefer?
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Nov 10, 2023 3:56:20 GMT
I personally like # 3
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Nov 10, 2023 3:56:33 GMT
Indeed axe handle, with a thickening a hand broad under the tsuba.
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Post by larason2 on Nov 10, 2023 4:36:14 GMT
I think you're missing one, the morozori! (two curves in the same direction). I've seen tsuka of every type that appeal to me, but my favourite is the haichi. Morozori is my second favourite though!
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Post by ggolden219 on Nov 10, 2023 17:27:59 GMT
#3 was my first favorite, but #1 has grown on me after using this style on my iaito. The feel in the hands is subtle, but I like the continuous curve on the blade edge side from the tsuka to the saya. #1 #3
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Post by treeslicer on Nov 10, 2023 19:03:01 GMT
Not sure if everyone is aware of this, but there are basically 3 variations of profile for tsuka.
1: The side facing the edge of the blade is straight, while the backside of the tsuka is waisted slightly. Less commonly seen but ergonomic and effective.
2: Both sides straight - often mislabelled as 'Axe Handle' tsuka (quite common on production swords).
3: Both sides waisted - curving in towards the middle. Also fairly common on production swords.
So which one do you prefer?
Good to see you on. I prefer 3 for iaijutsu (and display), but 2 for cutting targets, so I have some of each.
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Post by JH Lee on Nov 11, 2023 1:06:33 GMT
More important than the shape is whether or not it "flows" together with the blade or not.
Too many inferior Chinese production blades have a weird silhouette because the blade curvature and the angle of the tsuka do not form a continuous and harmonious line.
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Post by crazyjons on Nov 11, 2023 14:19:15 GMT
More important than the shape is whether or not it "flows" together with the blade or not. Too many inferior Chinese production blades have a weird silhouette because the blade curvature and the angle of the tsuka do not form a continuous and harmonious line. Agreed. Also, this wasn't the original question but at least as important for me is how thick or thin it is. If they are too wide front to back it feels weird to me. Probably wouldn't be a problem if I only had one...😆 Jon
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