How to mount Tsuba correctly?

[Drago]

Hi,

 

I recently bought a Wakizashi that came unassembled to me. This means, the whole grip was not mounted. Okay, mounting the Tuska and Seppas is easy, but which way around do I mount the Tsuba??? My Tsuba has a single, round Histu Ana. Now, do I mount the Tsuba so that the Hitsu Ana is left (viewed when holding the sword as for use) or right?

 

I hope you understand what I mean...

 

PS: Please, no discussion about "unassembled", I didn't really like it either.

 

Thanks!

[ehk]

Hello Tobias, do you perhaps have photo's of the Tsuba and Wakizashi?

[Jamie]

IMO, blades should be sent "unassembled". The best way i've seen is for the blade to be wrapped and Attached to a board in a secure fashion. That way it can't rattle in the saya. I think it also lends itself not to have customs swinging it around too.

Sorry for off topic answer. Tsuba will usually be mounted with major part of theme showing- while sword is in saya.

[Mark]

if the saya has a pocket for a kozuka it is obvious, so that must not be the case. If the tsuba has a "A" side (more detail) then you may want that facing out (toward the handle). Otherwise the opening for the kozuka goes next to the body when worn edge up

[Drago]

Sorry for taking so long to reply, I was pretty busy.

 

There are no photots unfortunately. But your replies helped a lot. I managed to assemble it now.

 

Thanks again!