PhoenixDude Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 Is it possible to have custom koshirae made without sending the sword? Could a shirasaya be used as a pattern instead? Quote
cuttingedge59 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 kyle , In a word no . Each component ie saya , tsuka etc must be custom fitted to the blade and this is done by trail fitting as they are made . The craft of the Japanese sword by Leon and Hiroko Kapp . Yoshindo Yoshihara has an excellent few paragraphs on each step involved in making koshirae. Chris nz 2 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 A highly accurate Tsunagi or 3D printed model is your best compromise if you absolutely cannot send the actual blade for whatever reason. Considering you will need to send or transport the blade for either of these starts to turn it all Catch 22. Quote
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