Habaki question

[jezah81]

Is it easy or possible to repair a habaki which has the soldering seam come apart just a fraction? Or is a whole new habaki in need? The habaki that im talking about is about 100 years old.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Jeremy Hagop

[mike yeon]

A number of older habaki I own seem to have this issue. Some have slight hairline openings at the seam, others have come apart up to a 1/3rd of the way.

 

I wouldn't worry so much about it unless it's completely open. The habaki is a very important part of the sword but if you're not using it for iaido, then I wouldn't worry.

 

But, if it bothers you on an aesthetic level, you can look into getting it repaired. Brian Tschernaga (sp?) is a well reputed habaki maker that may help repair or make a new habaki for you.

 

mike

[jezah81]

Hi Mike,

 

Thanks for the response. It is only a hairline opening at the seam, but i do use this sword for iaido and tameshigiri. So, it probably worth getting fixed??? What ya think?

 

Kind Regards,

 

Jeremy Hagop

[Jon Fury]

Jeremy,

As you are actually using the sword,Ted Tenold has answered your question on the 'Bugei' Forum.

[Darcy]

Speaking as a metalworker, with soft metal anything is possible. Ted probably has a better answer as mentioned above.

 

If you want to save the habaki, you could probably send it to Brian Tschernaga who is skilled beyond belief. I just dabbled in soft metal work, when I see what he is able to make with his hands I am astounded.