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Thanks all for taking the time to respond. The paper is stuck all the way at the bottom now unfortunately. Not on the side walls. It's bunched up mess of paper. I've tried the above mentioned suggestions with no luck unfortunately. Is there someone I can send the tsuka to get it done for me? Thanks! Jeremy

Hi Greg, thanks for replying. I've tried exactly what you mentioned before even reading your post. Nothing seems.to be working. The paper has all been stuffed right at the end of the tsuka. There's no leeway for the hook to pull it out. I'm out of ideas here, and don't want to ruin the tsuka core too much. What to do... Jeremy

Hey guys Just got a tsuka back from Japan that was wrapped. Tsuka went on a bit loose onto the nakago as the humidity here is beyond belief with all the rain. Tried shimming the tsuka with paper as I normally do, but this time the paper shim got stuck. Tried using tweezers to pull it out of the tsuka but eventually it ripped and the shim is at the bottom of the tsuka. Tried different tools etc to get all the paper out, but it seems the paper is permanently stuck at the bottom, and cant seat the nakago back into the tsuka. Any help with how to fix this? Or anyone I can send it to in order to get all the paper out? Thanks for any help. Jeremy

Thanks everyone! Much appreciated Cheers Jeremy

Thanks guys. If anyone else has any other recommendations please let me know. Gordon, have you experienced Hans Koga services personally? If so, can you tell me of your experience please? Cheers Jeremy

Hi all Hope everyone is doing well. I wanted to know if any of you could give me some advice on any tsuka wrappers who could wrap an 11 inch tsuka I have. I would like black or brown leather wrap. Can anyone recommend any professional tsuka craftsman in usa or Japan for this job? Thanks! Jeremy

Oh boy, I feel bad! Jeremy

Thats fine Jean . Thank you Jeremy

Thanks Darcy :D Regards Jeremy

Hi Mark Thanks for the confirmation. Any idea when he will be back? Regards Jeremy

Hi guys, Does anyone know if Mike Yamasaki is still around? Ive been waiting for an email from him about my sword, its been weeks since ive emailed him, hope hes OK. Does anyone know any thing? Regards Jeremy

Depending if this is going to be a user blade or not you can you use any material mentioned to make a seppa. If this is a user sword youre better off using a non compressable material for the seppa, such as copper or cardboard. Hope this helps. Regards Jeremy

Just received my newly wrapped tsuka in black leather. ¥40000 later I couldn't be more happy! This is for my Okamoto Kazumune Katana which is used for tameshigiri and batto kata. Cheers Jeremy

Hi Adam Rising diagonal cut or gyaku kesagiri involves more power in the right hand because of the mechanics of the cut. It is a difficult cut to master properly for most people. Shinchokugiri or straight downward cuts use left has for power and right hand for guidance. Same as migi and hidari kesagiri. Beginners are always taught these cuts first. Hope this helps. Regards Jeremy

That is exactly how we are taught to cut in Toyama Ryu and Nakamura Ryu. Regards Jeremy

Hi Geraint, Im guessing its a rikko/ryugo even though the waisting is not that prominent? Cheers Jeremy

Hi guys, Is this a rikko/ryugo style or haichi style tsuka? http://s201.photobucket.com/user/jezah8 ... sort=3&o=0 Kind regards Jeremy

Hey guys, ended up sending my sword to the US through Australia Post ECI service which is similar to EMS. I put the description as "old forged metalwork" and I had no problem with post office staff or Customs problems in the US. For now I'll be sticking with this service in the future if I need to send swords overseas. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread. Regards Jeremy

Hey Barrie, Cheers for that mate. What did you write as the description of contents? Regards Jeremy

I've read there has been issues regarding shipping nihonto from Australia to international locations using Australia post and other shipping services. I would like to hear from those with experience what's the best way to send swords overseas from Australia? And any further instructions to avoid hassles with the postal services. Cheers Jeremy

Im guessing mumei (unsigned) shinshinto period sword (1800's) . The experts here may need more info like thickness and length and width of the blade. Kind regards, Jeremy

Do you mind elaborating on the differences please Chris for my own education learning. Thanks Kind regards, Jeremy

Ive sent u a PM mate. :D Cheers, Jeremy

I guess something serious to one person is not so serious to another, I normally see serious flaws as flaws that. Compromise the integrity of the blade as a user weapon, not as something serious to look at. But I just wanted to hear others more expert opinion :D kind regards, Jeremy Hagop

what you see is what im talking about Mark. Its a Muromachi period Sengo blade. The loose grain in the first link is very hard to see, you may need to really zoom in on it. its very fine...even hard to depict in hand. Kind regards, Jeremy Hagop