Frequently Asked Questions

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Can you do a full wrap of samegawa on a tsuka?

Yes

Can you inlay samegawa panels on a tsuka?

Yes

Do you use hishigami in your tsukamaki?

Yes, the only wraps that don't use hishigami are styles that don't require them such as hira maki.

Do you forge blades?

Not at this time. I currently offer customizing & repair on weapons.

Do you carve saya?

Not at this time.

Where is your ito from?

My silk ito is imported from Japan

When measuring a tsuka to determine tsukamaki price do you only measure the wrap or do you include the fuchi and kashira?

I include the fuchi and kashira.

Can you adjust point of balance on a katana?

Yes, I can add a counter weight inside the tsuka core that can adjust point of balance up to 1 1/2" closer to the tsuba.

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