Blake C Posted April 6 Report Posted April 6 Hello! I have a katana that was gifted to my dad who gifted it to me. The person was a World War II vet. The blade is in good shape by the hilt has a little damage on it that I would like to get repaired. I am in Arizona, just outside of phoenix. I am also okay with traveling to california if I need to. Quote
Mark Posted April 6 Report Posted April 6 You could try repairing it yourself. if you want it wrapped there are a few options but none that i know of close. David M is in Montana i think, Wally H in FL, i know a guy in Ohio, maybe someone else can recommend someone closer Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted April 7 Report Posted April 7 Agree with Mark. Would love to see more of the blade and nakago (tang). Is it signed? Might be something old? Quote
Blake C Posted April 9 Author Report Posted April 9 Sure! Here's some more pictures. I dont know how to get to the tang. Thats one of the reasons I want to get the wrap repaired and have them get to the tang. And I need to get the blade polished as well Quote
Blake C Posted April 9 Author Report Posted April 9 Im trying to get a picture but it keeps saying the file is to big Quote
ChrisW Posted April 9 Report Posted April 9 See that bamboo pin on the side of the handle (tsuka)? Push it out from the smaller side with something flat about the same size. That little bamboo pin is the only thing that holds the entire assembly together. Make sure to put all the parts back on in the order they were removed! IF the pin breaks apart, that is okay. It can be easily replaced by a chopstick whittled to size. 1 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted April 9 Report Posted April 9 Like Chris said. It's quite easy. These swords were made for easy disassembly for cleaning and repair purposes. Here is a popular video showing how it's done: How to Remove Handle, Japanese Sword It also makes your re-wrap much easier to do. Most people simply mail the tsuka (handle) to the guy doing the job for you. You will find it will cost around $300-400 USD. Quote
Stephen Posted April 9 Report Posted April 9 I recommend David McDonald at Mountain iron I've used him on several swords and always been happy. http://www.montanairon.com/swords.html 2 Quote
Mister Gunto Posted yesterday at 12:12 AM Report Posted yesterday at 12:12 AM Looks like a very clean blade as is. Once you get the tsuka off, post some pics. It may or may not be signed. That may also help you decide if you want to invest in a full polish or not. Quote
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