Tsuka replacement, or rehabilitation Tsuka?

[dynkykato]

Guys, I want to hear your opinion.

Tsuka from my Katana WW2 Type3 is this:

 

 

A professional make new Ito, change the old Silk with a new one and make some small retouches for $ 200.00

I have found to buy this Tsuka with Tsuba and Seppa for $ 300.00.There is burlap under the tsuka-ito not rayskin.

That is:

But there is a problem: the last hole does not match the hole at Nakago.

I ask because you do not know what to do:to recondition my Tsuba, or buy tsuba and fittings in the picture, but you have to make a new hole in Nakago?

Thanks.

Greetings to all.

P.S.I do not know why not download pictures.I tried to download the pictures again, later.Still, I expect your opinion.

Thanks for understanding.

[Alex A]

Hello Gheorge, please DONT make a new hole in nakago, bad idea. Keep your blade original, "rehabilitate", as you say is the best option, but only if really necessary. Buying a used tsuka to match a blade is not the way to go, likely a bad fit.

[Stephen]

Id leave it ORG, later youll move on down the line and youll not have gained anything other than spending your money. Live with it.

[dynkykato]

But the specialist, to wrap Ito correctly with my original Silk, is a good idea?

Thank you.

[Alex A]

Hi Gheorghe, id be surprised if the guy said he can use it. You have two options, leave it as it is and save your money, or new ito/same. Id be tempted to leave it as it is.

[dynkykato]

Ok,thank you very much.

Best regards,

[Kai-Gunto]

I would use the old tsuka and new ito.

Its impossible to use the old ito ,its not long enough.

 

Over time ito will patinate.

[dynkykato]

The truth is that the specialist has proposed a new Silk for new Ito.Therefore I appeal to the opinion of professionals and respect their opinion.

Thanks.

Regards,

[Brian]

Yes..they will always use new silk. You cannot use old tsuka-ito.

Let him go ahead. Old tsuka done with new silk. It will be fine if he matches the colour.

 

Brian

[dynkykato]

Thank you,Brian.

Regards,