Restore an tsuka

[ral6014]

Is there a way to restore this tsuka? Would it be worth it at all?

[ral6014]

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[Papa Nambu]

Although the tsuka-maki (wrapping) looks like something you could do, it's actually very difficult to do it right. But there are people who do it. Just do a google search for tsukamaki service. Here's one http://www.tsukamaki.net/

Here's a video showing someone working on one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPKcN4NOxmc

Is it worth it? That's up to you.

If you do want to try it yourself and are willing to put some time and effort into it, there are some tutorials online and you can buy the supplies you'll need.

[ral6014]

Although the tsuka-maki (wrapping) looks like something you could do, it's actually very difficult to do it right. But there are people who do it. Just do a google search for tsukamaki service. Here's one http://www.tsukamaki.net/

Here's a video showing someone working on one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPKcN4NOxmc

Is it worth it? That's up to you.

If you do want to try it yourself and are willing to put some time and effort into it, there are some tutorials online and you can buy the supplies you'll need.

Thank you.

[toadboy65]

tsuka

there is a book available on amazon and elsewhere called "art of tsukamaki" which explains in detail how it is done properly. Not too difficult for a detail oriented person.

toad

[ral6014]

there is a book available on amazon and elsewhere called "art of tsukamaki" which explains in detail how it is done properly. Not too difficult for a detail oriented person.

toad

It`s ordered.

[aeroraider]

Option

I have had very good luck using fabric glue to tie up loose threads on uniforms and caps. It dries clear and you would have the original wrap present.

[Geoff Ward]

I would recommend Bob Smith He does work for some of the big boys. He is also very reasonable.His number is 318 308 3648

[ral6014]

I have had very good luck using fabric glue to tie up loose threads on uniforms and caps. It dries clear and you would have the original wrap present.

Good idea if the damage is only small. In my case the wrapping is extrem fragile. I think I will try to fix it myself with an complete new wrapping. By the way..... I think the tsuka is anyway an chinese fake (look at the chinese coin). Just right testing my craft skills.....

[gunto]

Its not a fake.

[ral6014]

Its not a fake.

Not? I have to wonder....

Can you say something more about this kind of tsuka? When and where produced?

[GHP]

It is NOT a fake. -- I agree with Gunto.

The wrappings are too evenly formed, well-shaped, and you can see the hishigami (rice paper triangle-shaped forms placed under the wrapping).

No, this is no fake.

I've never seen a Chinese (or Chinese style) coin used as a menuki; and though I would say it is "rare", it is not valuable as an example. Unless the coin is collectible.

I saw another Chinese coin used as a menuki, but it was done recent years by another American. And I have used my army Jump Wings and Air Assault wings as menuki. The Japanese at the dojo in Yokohama thought I was being stupid, though. (^__^)

--Guy

[GHP]

Quing dynasty 光緒通寶 coin. When I put the hanji into GoogleTranslate, it rendered into English: "Guangxu reign."

The first Chinese machine-made cash coins were minted during the reign (1875-1908) of Emperor De Zong of the Qing Dynasty.
As seen [above], these brass coins had the inscription guang xu tong bao (光緒通寶). Many of these coins were struck at the mint in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province during the years 1889-1908.

source

The letters on your "menuki" are shaped in a different "font", more of an angular -- and for want of a better description -- "news-paper style".

--Guy

[ral6014]

A chinese coin in an japanese tsuka.... perhaps from an japanese officer who served in china...?

[gunto]

A chinese coin in an japanese tsuka.... perhaps from an japanese officer who served in china...?

Yes, and made in China by some Japanese sword shops?
Maybe a japanese officer with Chinese roots?
We never know ....

I do ito-maki and have done a lot over many years. I can easy spot the fakes from the genuine ones.