B Ashton Posted January 28 Report Posted January 28 I have a Japanese sword that was purchased by my grandparents many years ago. It still has a piece of paper inside, which was likely the receipt or proof of purchase, but over time it seems to have deteriorated. Because of this, when I removed the sword from the case, I couldn’t fully insert it back, as the paper is obstructing the entry. Could you help me with restoration or advise on how to proceed? Quote
Schneeds Posted January 28 Report Posted January 28 Are you asking just how to remove the paper? Is it in shirasaya? (plain wood sheath) or koshirae? (decorative sheath). You could try a vacuum but it sounds like you probably packed in there hard. After that I'd probably try a rifle cleaning rod, small caliber. Failing that if it's in shirasay they can be split open but that's not something for a novice. 1 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted January 28 Report Posted January 28 B. Ashton, when you wrote "case" did you mean the sheath of the sword? If so, and if you pushed the paper down, you could take a straight piece of steel wire (2 to 3 mm cross section) and bend a small sharp hook at one end. You should then be able to pull the paper out. Please take care not to touch the blade with your bare hands to prevent corrosion. 3 Quote
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