Cut yari pole fix

[John C]

This will hopefully be of interest to some folks.

As some of you know, yari poles often come cut here in the US, due primarily to shipping costs and storage issues (see pic 1). I wanted to display the pole as a single piece, however not by doing a permanent, blended repair (may come later). I also didn't want the fix to look completely out of place (e.g., clamps, duct tape, etc.).

I decided on a quick collar that resembled a kaburamaki to somewhat blend in with what would normally be on a pole (I know - its position is too low but that's where the cut was). See pics 2 and 3. This attaches without glue or fasteners so the pole can be disassembled for storage or shipping.

 

Here was the process for those interested in doing a similar fix:

1. get a pole of larger diameter. In my case, a wooden curtain rod worked.

2. cut to length and drill out the center. I used a 1 inch forstner bit.

3. Sand to a barrel shape to represent the kaburamaki

4.Wrap with cord. In this case, I used yellow hemp cord that I dyed black.

5. Slip over the ends without glue or fasteners. It will hold for display and allow the pole to be quickly taken apart and shipped/stored.

 

John C.

[ROKUJURO]

It's almost invisible....

[ROKUJURO]

I would have used an exactly fitting piece of a thin-walled metal tube, but that is probably just me as a "metal guy"....

[Bugyotsuji]

Such a shame that they have to do this. Sad old world where the laws make life difficult and uncomfortable for everyone, and culture gets abused in the process.

 

What you've done looks like a pretty good fix, you are happy, and you still have the ability to dismantle and travel! (Besides, if you find a better method in the future, that option is till open.)

[Brian]

Naginata poles are usually slightly oval if I'm not mistaken, with yari being round like this? Just wondering if that's somewhat of a rule.

[ROKUJURO]

Brian,

as long as a weapon has a single cutting-edge, it makes sense to use an oval handle or pole, I think. It is different with KENDO SHINAI which are (almost) round, but are used as if they had a "cutting-edge".

[John C]

1 hour ago, ROKUJURO said:

metal tube

I thought about other materials, however I wanted to keep it as simple as possible. Cutting a piece of PVC and using it as a clamp would have worked as well, however I wanted the materials to be natural. Even the cord is hemp cord. The pole actually tapers the entire length so a rigid metal tube would have required more shimming etc. to fit. 

At some point, I will do a permanent fix by using double headed screws, glue, a filler piece (to account for the taper), and matching lacquer. But for now, it displays fine.

 

John C.

[ROKUJURO]

John,

a permanent solution should be solid enough that you could handle the YARI without fear to break it. A double-threaded screw will not hold well!
It would be no witchwork to have a slightly tapered thin-walled tube made from brass or steel. That could be either patinated or hidden under some cord wrapping to look "natural", and it could also be made in a way that the pole could be disassembled if needed. 

[Bugyotsuji]

2 hours ago, ROKUJURO said:

a permanent solution should be solid enough that you could handle the YARI without fear to break it. A double-threaded screw will not hold well!
It would be no witchwork to have a slightly tapered thin-walled tube made from brass or steel. That could be either patinated or hidden under some cord wrapping to look "natural", and it could also be made in a way that the pole could be disassembled if needed. 

You could do both, an internal double-ended screw, plus an outer metal sheath to keep it all straight, then bind with fine cord, and place another similar cord bound section at an equal but opposite location giving it a more balanced look... (?)