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Bought a wakizashi at auction which came with a basic shirasaya and now I would like some more ornate display fittings. I take it that a tsuka and saya need to be custom made - is this correct? Does this mean that I have to send the blade in so it can be measured and fitted? Can anyone recommend anyone that does this kind of work (I am in the U.S.)? Thanks!

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You have to decide if the blade is worth the money you will spend on fittings and having the

koshirae built .

 

First thing is finding the fittings you want to see on the sword that have a matching theme ,

then pack up the blade and fittings and send them to the builder .

 

Second thing is time and money , $2-2500 and up for someone to make and put together the koshirae and 6 -12 months to finish . 

 

 

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