Katana - Atelier du Sabre Japonais

REPAIR/CHANGE OF SAYA

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For the finishing of your Saya, we offer either:

Traditional Urushi lacquering
A painting

Price on request depending on the project:Japanese lacquer URUSHI, MAKI-E, etc.,with different types of finish, possibility of making patterns in Maki-e(with gold dust).

Traditional Japanese lacquer is made with resin extracted from the trunk of the Urushi tree (Sumac amaranth, growing in Japan).

Lacquering with Urushi is a very long and potentially dangerous process):

This resin is generally worked diluted. The drying times between each operation are very long and it is best to wait 1 to 2 days to be sure.

Surface cleaning and preparation.
Application of a 1st coat of Urushi, to make the support lose its absorption capacity. Drying.
Application of a 2nd layer with a paste of Urushi and additives. Drying.
Application of a 3rd layer of Urushi, to harden the surface and level it. Drying. (Repeat this operation several times).
Polishing with water and charcoal. (Repeat this operation several times).
Application of a final coat before adding any decoration. Drying.

EXAMPLE OF REALIZATION:

Realization of Sageo nodes:knot for the practice ofiaido, nodeCho Musubiand knotRonin Musubi

Ronin Musubi Knot

Of120€ to 290€:Brand new replacement saya.

Price according to the quality and the desired finish+ 20€(if adjustment of the Koiguchi), Replacement Saya: ask the customer to measure the Sori (curvature of the blade), the length of the blade, as well as the thicknesses (close to Habaki and Yokote) by providing him with the necessary elements to its measurement (methods, diagrams, etc.). The customer will make a freehand survey of the profile of the blade at scale 1, on a sheet of paper. Another possible option, but more expensive, is for the customer to send us his sword. Then in a second step, once all this information in our possession, compare with the dimensions of the standard type Saya. If the dimensions match, we provide a replacement Saya, but if not we will decline or offer a custom Saya, at an additional cost.

100€:Koiguchi Repairs, cracks, chips, etc.,Excluding painting and Samegawa.

This is the most common repair done on sabers.

This originates for ancient sabers, due to the fact that the Saya is made of light wood and has been exposed to the outside elements, as well as shocks during combat.

For modern sabers,it is most of the time linked to a bad practice. Indeed, the big fault of beginners is to want to cut at all costs while part of the blade is still in the sheath, causing thin cracks or huge holes.

Although a repaired Saya is generally not as strong as the original, it is possible to strengthen the Koiguchi, so that it can withstand the many saber outings.To reinforce the Saya's Koiguchi, we use epoxy coated copper wire.It is also possible toride a metallic KoiguchiOrto surround Samegawa's Koiguchi.