Logan09 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 I bought this Tsuka a while back. Seller failed to tell me it had two mekugi-ana. Anyways, the "extra" mekugi-ana are plugged with wood(the reverse side mekugi-ana is completely covered by Ito so it must've been done before it was wrapped) I figured it was re-drilled stateside but now I am unsure? Thoughts? Also, the Ito is silk and is a goldish color(higher end?). It is also wrapped starting with Hineri-Maki and finished with Tsumami-Maki which I have never seen before. What are your thoughts on this? I figured if this was a screw up they would've at least patched the hole over with Same' Quote
vajo Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 The Tsuka was fitted to another sword. 1 Quote
Ray Singer Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 Further, this is an amateur tsukamaki. The refit of this tsuka to another sword was done recently. Loot closely at how the format of tsukamaki changes completely halfway down the tsuka, and how the ito bunches at the kabutogane because the wrap was not planned correctly across the length of the tsuka. The knot is also not properly done. 3 Quote
paul griff Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 Hello, Agree with Chris..Same is very “ clean”...no dust or grime between the nodules,Ito also very clean and bright but the menuki have an aged patina to them..Made up not so long ago would be my guess...On the plus side it’s handy to have in the parts bin.. Regards, Paul.. 1 Quote
Logan09 Posted March 28, 2019 Author Report Posted March 28, 2019 Thanks for the replies. Figured something was up with it. Not sure who would've done the re-wrap on it but at least they used hishigami. As far as it looking really good, it's not all that clean in real life. Photo was touched up a little to show more details. Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 You will generally only see Tsumami maki or Hira maki in a few variations on Gunto Tsuka: 1: Hineri maki with Tsumami/Hira maki over the Menuki 2: Full Tsumami Maki (rarely on very high quality Shin Gunto) 3: Full Hira maki (common on Kai Gunto) This definitely looks like a modern refit on a late war Tsuka, the fittings have the low quality casting commonly seen on late war Type 98. Quote
Logan09 Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Posted March 29, 2019 Thanks for the reply John. I have never seen Tsumami-Maki on a gunto before. And interesting to know it was used. But as someone else mentioned I guess it's good for spare parts. It is nice to look at from a distance though. Ha Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 Here's an example of full Tsumami maki: http://www.artswords.com/021006generalssword.htm Quote
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