WWII Japanese Katana Blade Tang Inscriptions

celtan · 24th November 2008, 11:21 PM

Hi Guys,

Got me a WWII Tsuba with all the trimmings. No habaki yet. I'm considering taking an alginate impression of the ricasso, making a stone-resin cat of the blade, and send same to have a habaki done.

Regarding the tsuba. Surprise!

It doesn't fit (but I won't yet quit).

Is there any manner in which I may open the tsuba, without destroying the wrappings, so I may adapt same to the tang?

Best

Manolo

BTW: Got me a couple more NCO swords, haven't had yet the time to clean them, so no pics just yet...

24th November 2008, 11:21 PM	#6
celtan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PR, USA Posts: 679	Hi Guys, Got me a WWII Tsuba with all the trimmings. No habaki yet. I'm considering taking an alginate impression of the ricasso, making a stone-resin cat of the blade, and send same to have a habaki done. Regarding the tsuba. Surprise! It doesn't fit (but I won't yet quit). Is there any manner in which I may open the tsuba, without destroying the wrappings, so I may adapt same to the tang? Best Manolo BTW: Got me a couple more NCO swords, haven't had yet the time to clean them, so no pics just yet...