Recommendation where to purchase Seppa

[Jason Williams]

Board members,

The Seppa on my Nihonto has some chips on the outer surface. The Nihonto is from Edo period, so I guess it is too be expected. I have a couple of questions if someone can help me understand the process.

 

I. Where can I purchase Seppa to replace the old ones?

 

II. What is the process to matching the original Seppa to the replacement Seppa?

 

Thank you,

Jason

[cuttingedge59]

Hi ,

I have purchased seppa from Fred Lohmans online store. There are three types available , ie edge finish.

While they are not copper , they are of good quality and look great when fitted. You will need to file the nakago opening to suit your swords nakago, the easy process is to match mark your old seppa.

Chris

NZ

[laowho]

Hi Jason,

 

Yes, there's Lohmans and also nihonzashi where you can custom fit/order

 

http://www.nihonzashi.com/custom_seppa.aspx

 

We're making our own from nickel silver plate because we wanted to, but haven't figured out the edge work yet.

 

Cheers

[Jason Williams]

Thanks for the information guys! I will starting looking into the recommendations.

 

Thank you,

Jason