Looking to re-wrap type94 handle “Tsuka”

[GetFuzzy2]

Greetings, I’m looking to see if anyone could point me in the direction of an individual that can traditionally re-wrap the handle “Tsuka” that I just received in the traditional way to the same “similar” color as originally Type 94. I can supply the Mekugi. Here are some very not great photos from a friend that a bought the sword from. Thanks again God Bless

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[Bruce Pennington]

David McDonald gets the most mentions:

Japanese Swords, Antique swords, WWII swords, Tsuka-maki, Translations, Restoration, Sell, Buy (montanairon.com)

 

Chris Lohman also advertises the craft.  Don't recall hearing any word-of-mouth on his work:

Japanese Sword Restoration Parts & Supplies - Fred Lohman Company (Japanese-swords.com)

 

There are many others, though.

[GetFuzzy2]

Thanks so much, I will follow up then today.

 

God Bless

[Tensho]

If you find someone please post back. I've been hearing that a lot of the "good" ones who do tsuka-maki only take on higher end work. 

 

$200 for David Mcdonald to do a re-wrap on a katana seems like a very reasonable price. 

[GetFuzzy2]

Can do

[PNSSHOGUN]

Looking at some of the David McDonald jobs on here before.....definitely go with Fred Lohman.

[Abaris]

On 5/20/2024 at 3:03 PM, Bruce Pennington said:

David McDonald gets the most mentions:

Japanese Swords, Antique swords, WWII swords, Tsuka-maki, Translations, Restoration, Sell, Buy (montanairon.com)

 

Chris Lohman also advertises the craft.  Don't recall hearing any word-of-mouth on his work:

Japanese Sword Restoration Parts & Supplies - Fred Lohman Company (Japanese-swords.com)

 

There are many others, though.

Looks like Chris is dead?

[Bruce Pennington]

Well, I thought Fred was the elder and had died and Chris was the son and taken over. But I am not sure of that and I am certainly not up-to-date.

[Tensho]

[GetFuzzy2]

Sorry, you beat me to it, Mr Lohman has left this world. David has a waiting list till late summer when I will check back in. 

God Bless

[Bruce Pennington]

Wow, so both Fred and Chris are gone?  Is David another family member or someone that is part of the company?

[Brian]

Completely different business Bruce.

[Bruce Pennington]

19 hours ago, Brian said:

Completely different business Bruce.

Oops, sorry.  Forgot all about David McDonald mentioned earlier.