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Thank you! Does he have an account here or an email perhaps? I live in Australia so maybe calling him with the time differences may not be all that convenient for either of us. Cheers Jeremy

Thanks! I've emailed Andrew, who's a Japanese trained polisher, he did say it is a swordsmith job to cut the bohi, so I'm waiting to hear if he knows anyone in Japan or elsewhere who can do the job. The blade itself is in tameshigiri polish, far from art polish, if anyone else has suggestions to send my blade to, let me know please. Cheers Jeremy

Hey guys Wanted to know if it is possible to get a bohi cut into an existing blade. Ive been training for years with my heavy shinsakuto, now getting older and having many joint issues, I wanted to lighten the blade. I have a special attachment to this sword, and don't mind spending up to $2000 for this project. Any advice? Cheers Jeremy

Hi Thanks for the link. Hopefully i can find out more than what that link shares. It seems this swordsmith wasn't active for too long, which is why there is a lack of information. If anyone has any swords by this smith to compare my sword to that would be great. Thanks Jeremy

Hey guys I acquired this blade a while back, and been trying to find out more about this toshyo, but unable to find out much. Checked in my sword books also without much luck, besides finding out he was one of masaos student. Can anyone else help me learn more about this smith somehow. Thanks in advance http://www.e-sword.jp/katana/1610-1097.htm Jeremy

I owned a "steel iaito" from swordstore.com back in 2002 and 2003, your sword reminds me of it. Lack of hataraki etc and gunome hamon. Very good for iai and cutting. If it is a nosyudo/swordstore.com sword then the blade will have been forged in China and koshirae from Japan. Cheers Jeremy

Man, that is NICE! Jeremy

I use blades for cutting with kitae ware. Not fatal at all. Cheers Jeremy

Thanks again guys!! I've tried tapping it with the fuchi off on my palm, table etc. No budging. next option is now to get a crochet hook and try get the sucker out. I've had some offers to help my awesome aussie members here if all else fails. Thanks Jeremy

Thanks for all the replies. You guys are great. Unfortunately I think those dental tools are too short. The paper is stuck about 8 inches into the tsuka core, right at the bottom preventing the nakago to fully seat itself into the core. I'll try again for the next few days and may send it to someone to give it a go for me. Cheers Jeremy

Thanks all for taking the time to respond. The paper is stuck all the way at the bottom now unfortunately. Not on the side walls. It's bunched up mess of paper. I've tried the above mentioned suggestions with no luck unfortunately. Is there someone I can send the tsuka to get it done for me? Thanks! Jeremy

Hi Greg, thanks for replying. I've tried exactly what you mentioned before even reading your post. Nothing seems.to be working. The paper has all been stuffed right at the end of the tsuka. There's no leeway for the hook to pull it out. I'm out of ideas here, and don't want to ruin the tsuka core too much. What to do... Jeremy

Hey guys Just got a tsuka back from Japan that was wrapped. Tsuka went on a bit loose onto the nakago as the humidity here is beyond belief with all the rain. Tried shimming the tsuka with paper as I normally do, but this time the paper shim got stuck. Tried using tweezers to pull it out of the tsuka but eventually it ripped and the shim is at the bottom of the tsuka. Tried different tools etc to get all the paper out, but it seems the paper is permanently stuck at the bottom, and cant seat the nakago back into the tsuka. Any help with how to fix this? Or anyone I can send it to in order to get all the paper out? Thanks for any help. Jeremy

Thanks everyone! Much appreciated Cheers Jeremy

Thanks guys. If anyone else has any other recommendations please let me know. Gordon, have you experienced Hans Koga services personally? If so, can you tell me of your experience please? Cheers Jeremy

Hi all Hope everyone is doing well. I wanted to know if any of you could give me some advice on any tsuka wrappers who could wrap an 11 inch tsuka I have. I would like black or brown leather wrap. Can anyone recommend any professional tsuka craftsman in usa or Japan for this job? Thanks! Jeremy

Oh boy, I feel bad! Jeremy

Thats fine Jean . Thank you Jeremy

Thanks Darcy :D Regards Jeremy

Hi Mark Thanks for the confirmation. Any idea when he will be back? Regards Jeremy

Hi guys, Does anyone know if Mike Yamasaki is still around? Ive been waiting for an email from him about my sword, its been weeks since ive emailed him, hope hes OK. Does anyone know any thing? Regards Jeremy

Depending if this is going to be a user blade or not you can you use any material mentioned to make a seppa. If this is a user sword youre better off using a non compressable material for the seppa, such as copper or cardboard. Hope this helps. Regards Jeremy

Just received my newly wrapped tsuka in black leather. ¥40000 later I couldn't be more happy! This is for my Okamoto Kazumune Katana which is used for tameshigiri and batto kata. Cheers Jeremy

Hi Adam Rising diagonal cut or gyaku kesagiri involves more power in the right hand because of the mechanics of the cut. It is a difficult cut to master properly for most people. Shinchokugiri or straight downward cuts use left has for power and right hand for guidance. Same as migi and hidari kesagiri. Beginners are always taught these cuts first. Hope this helps. Regards Jeremy

That is exactly how we are taught to cut in Toyama Ryu and Nakamura Ryu. Regards Jeremy