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tsuka & tsuka maki
[handle & handle wrapping]
[handle & handle wrapping]
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The ‘TSUKA’ (handle) is made from a single piece of wood which has been split, planed and chiseled to fit
the ‘NAKAGO’ (handle end of a sword blade). It is then glued together and shaped to fit comfortably in the
hands of the user. Once shaped, it is then wrapped or inlaid with ray or shark skin (or other materials if
preferred). A flat cord (Tsuka Ito) of silk, cotton or leather was wrapped over the whole Tsuka construction
with triangle inserts to raise the cord crossover points for extra grip. The cord is then secured onto the
‘KASHIRA’ (metal butt end fitting) completing the handles construction.
Please Note: All handles and scabbards are constructed of Honoki unless otherwise stated or requested.
the ‘NAKAGO’ (handle end of a sword blade). It is then glued together and shaped to fit comfortably in the
hands of the user. Once shaped, it is then wrapped or inlaid with ray or shark skin (or other materials if
preferred). A flat cord (Tsuka Ito) of silk, cotton or leather was wrapped over the whole Tsuka construction
with triangle inserts to raise the cord crossover points for extra grip. The cord is then secured onto the
‘KASHIRA’ (metal butt end fitting) completing the handles construction.
Please Note: All handles and scabbards are constructed of Honoki unless otherwise stated or requested.
PRICE GUIDE
[All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars]
Tsuka (Wood Core Handle - Honoki)
Katana $140.00 Wakizashi $130.00 Tanto $100.00
Tsuka Maki (Handle Binding - Hineri Maki - Cotton)
Katana $200.00 Wakizashi $170.00 Tanto $140.00
for leather or silk +$30.00
Tsuka Maki (Handle Binding - Other Styles)
Katana $210.00+ Wakizashi $180.00+ Tanto $150.00+
SAME GISE
Same Gise Wrap (Application of Ray Skin)
Katana $150.00 Wakizashi $140.00 Tanto $110.00
Price includes cost of Middle Grade Oyazyame
Same Gise Panels (Application of Ray Skin)
Katana $110.00 Wakizashi $100.00 Tanto $90.00
Price includes cost of Middle Grade Oyazyame
Same Gise Wrap (Application of Ray Skin) - Standard
Katana $130.00 Wakizashi $120.00 Tanto $90.00
Price includes cost of Standard Same (No large central nodules)
Same Gise Panels (Application of Ray Skin) - Standard
Katana $80.00 Wakizashi $70.00 Tanto $50.00
Price includes cost of Standard Same (No large central nodules)
[All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars]
Tsuka (Wood Core Handle - Honoki)
Katana $140.00 Wakizashi $130.00 Tanto $100.00
Tsuka Maki (Handle Binding - Hineri Maki - Cotton)
Katana $200.00 Wakizashi $170.00 Tanto $140.00
for leather or silk +$30.00
Tsuka Maki (Handle Binding - Other Styles)
Katana $210.00+ Wakizashi $180.00+ Tanto $150.00+
SAME GISE
Same Gise Wrap (Application of Ray Skin)
Katana $150.00 Wakizashi $140.00 Tanto $110.00
Price includes cost of Middle Grade Oyazyame
Same Gise Panels (Application of Ray Skin)
Katana $110.00 Wakizashi $100.00 Tanto $90.00
Price includes cost of Middle Grade Oyazyame
Same Gise Wrap (Application of Ray Skin) - Standard
Katana $130.00 Wakizashi $120.00 Tanto $90.00
Price includes cost of Standard Same (No large central nodules)
Same Gise Panels (Application of Ray Skin) - Standard
Katana $80.00 Wakizashi $70.00 Tanto $50.00
Price includes cost of Standard Same (No large central nodules)
1. The wood is carved out to fit the
nakago tight and snug
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nakago tight and snug
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5. Tsuka maki (in this case leather) is
tightly bound over the construction
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tightly bound over the construction
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4. Paper is applied with evenly spaced
lines to indicate where the tsuka maki
should fit
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lines to indicate where the tsuka maki
should fit
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2b. If same kawa panels are to be used,
grooves are carved to fit as well as both
ends shaped to fit fuchi and kashira
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grooves are carved to fit as well as both
ends shaped to fit fuchi and kashira
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2. The tsuka is glued together and
shaped
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shaped
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3. Alternatively same kawa can be
wrapped completely around the handle,
giving it extra strength
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wrapped completely around the handle,
giving it extra strength
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