I've noticed a lot of Tsukas for sale in various places. I do not wish to sound like I'm objecting to it! but I have questions.
Do people have a way to fit these to swords? It would seem like you would need an Xray machine. You could break it down for the metal fittings, (which I imagine happens, but is that all?) If so, why sell it as a tsuka and not pull out the fittings?
Can you break them open and use the wood and same? Is this desirable?
Do people (More then a tiny number