Paul Reny Antiques & Collectibles

Katana Disassembly ****? ****

Hi, this is a question for the experts of the sword. "I hear the high quality katanas more the need for disassembly. I was wondering if you clean the handle (Tuska) and other components found near the handle the sword. (Tusba, Menuki, Kashira, Fuchi, Sepp, Habaki) Instead of the traditional brass and iron, my sword AGED Habaki money, and Fuchi Menuki. Tusba kashira is blackened copper. Should I apply any type of cleaning substance in these components? or is it a wipe with a soft cloth and sufficient? thanks for your help and your time.

I see no reason to remove the Tsuka. If there is a problem not mentioned then maybe. For the regular practice of normal sword cleaning kit is all you need. I clean my katana after each test session. Hope this helps!

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Collection of Efrem Zimbalist and Others – Important Early Chinese Dynastic Bronzes Chines Scupltures , Jades, Ceramics and Snuff Bottles, Rare Japanese Lacquer Inro boxes, Gold Menuki, Sword Mounts Parke-Bernet Sale No. 1000 Nov. 4 1948 …

Important early Chinese Dynastic Bronzes Collected by the Late James Monroe McAdams Sold By Order of John McAdams, Mobile, AL; Chinese Sculptures, Jades Ceramics & Snuff Bottles, Rare Japanese Lacquer Inro, Boxes, Gold Menuki, Tsuba & Other Sword Mounts …

Important Japanese Irogane, Ko-Tsuba, Menuki, Woodblock Prints and Netsuke; various owners; Fine Early Soft Metal Tsuba Dating from 1290 to 1600; Menuki from Muromachi to Edo; Fine Fuchi Kashira and Kozuka; Jingasa, Abumi, Arrows and Horse Bits;Fine Woodblock Prints and Books of Prints; Books on Swords and Tsuba and Auction Catalogues: Catalog #3, Sale Ends Midnight, Sunday, November 28, 1982 …