Derek Posted August 4, 2011 Report Posted August 4, 2011 Greeetings from a long time reader / 1st time poster. Using the search feature answers most questions that I think of; one answer that I can't find however, is the proper way to prepare a sword for shinsa. (NTHK) I am one of those people who likes to avoid surprises, so I actually made an account for this question. Do I bring the sword in shirasaya and disassemble right before submitting? I read on a post several years ago that the blade is submitted completely bare, is that true? Also, should I remove as much oil as possible ahead of time? (Perhaps a few wipes with a microfiber cloth?) Or do the shinsa judges wipe the blade themselves? I assume that less oil = easier attribution? Please share your experiences, for a shinsa novice. Thank you! Derek Quote
cabowen Posted August 4, 2011 Report Posted August 4, 2011 If you are talking about the upcoming NTHK shinsa in Minneapolis, I can tell you the following: There will be a table outside the shinsa reception desk with tape and newspapers. You should disassemble your sword, wipe the oil off, and make a simple rolled newspaper saya at this table. This will protect your blade (and koshirae) while the blade moves through the shinsa panel. When you retrieve it at the pick up desk, it will be safe inside the paper saya. You can then take it out to the hallway where there will be another table for you to reassemble it. Quote
Derek Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Posted August 4, 2011 Thank you Mr Bowen, exactly what I wanted to know! Derek Quote
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