Jeff fromNYC Posted October 28, 2021 Report Posted October 28, 2021 Bought a wakizashi at auction which came with a basic shirasaya and now I would like some more ornate display fittings. I take it that a tsuka and saya need to be custom made - is this correct? Does this mean that I have to send the blade in so it can be measured and fitted? Can anyone recommend anyone that does this kind of work (I am in the U.S.)? Thanks! Quote
ZoomZ Posted October 28, 2021 Report Posted October 28, 2021 You have to decide if the blade is worth the money you will spend on fittings and having the koshirae built . First thing is finding the fittings you want to see on the sword that have a matching theme , then pack up the blade and fittings and send them to the builder . Second thing is time and money , $2-2500 and up for someone to make and put together the koshirae and 6 -12 months to finish . Quote
Jeff fromNYC Posted October 28, 2021 Author Report Posted October 28, 2021 Thanks for the reply. It is a nice Hozon Token blade and I don't mind the time and expense. Any suggestions on a reputable builder? Quote
b.hennick Posted October 28, 2021 Report Posted October 28, 2021 Both Brian Tschernaga and John Tirado can do the work. Brian can also probably get you matching fittings with the motif you want. High quality work is not cheap. Both have never disappointed me. 1 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted October 28, 2021 Report Posted October 28, 2021 Brian Tschernega and John Tirado contacts can be found on https://japanesesword.com/services Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted October 29, 2021 Report Posted October 29, 2021 Any photos, before you send your blade off, Jeff? Quote
Jeff fromNYC Posted October 29, 2021 Author Report Posted October 29, 2021 https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26909/lot/89/?category=list&length=128&page=1 1 Quote
DoTanuki yokai Posted October 29, 2021 Report Posted October 29, 2021 Hi, nice blade do you have pictures in more natural light. From what i see on the auction site it looks like it would also get Tokubetsu Hozon but im no expert. You dont have to take photos just for me wanting to see more of the blade Quote
Jeff fromNYC Posted October 30, 2021 Author Report Posted October 30, 2021 Hi Chistian here is a couple of attempts... 3 Quote
DoTanuki yokai Posted October 31, 2021 Report Posted October 31, 2021 Thanks for the photos Jeffrey, its always nice to see a good bizen blade. I would love to see more detail but i remember that it took me like 5000 pictures to learn how to photograph nihonto. Quote
Jeff fromNYC Posted November 1, 2021 Author Report Posted November 1, 2021 Yes its hard to photograph something reflective being a novice. Now I am trying my hand at making a tsuka... Quote
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