Curgan Posted March 4, 2012 Report Posted March 4, 2012 Based on a local urban legend I 'd like to ask whether there were common to have ivory tsuka carved for nihonto and if the material has seen any practical use. Thanks for any info. Afterwards, I 'll post more details at the izkaya... Quote
b.hennick Posted March 4, 2012 Report Posted March 4, 2012 I have seen many ivory and bone tsuka/saya with "blades" - little more than strips of metal that were made for tourists. Some have good carving most are rather poor. I have seen one tachi with ivory mounts that has a decent blade. All others so far have been junk. Quote
Curgan Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Posted March 4, 2012 Exactly what I expected to read. I have in mind a "tourist" design with leather covered saya, and "ivory" tsuka with samurai theme design and black fuchigashira. Manufactured between 50's and mid 90's. P.S. I know it is a long shot and now it doesn't make much sense, but it will all be explained in a few days Quote
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