tsuba and tsubadome

[Hai_hai]

Does anyone recommend same tsuba? They cost the most. For the record, I have a plastic tsuba.

I see there are a couple different types of tsubadome out there. I have a rubber tsubadome that came with the shinai. What do you recommend. I see the flat disc ones and then there are ones without a rubber ring and have a string attached to it.

[Ares2907]

I use a cow-hide tsuba. Not exactly cheap, not as expensive as same, but still more aesthetically pleasing than day-glo plastic shite.

[KhawMengLee]

I just got a tortoise shell looking one from my sensei, as a going away present...its a bit larger as well and really stands out.

[blur]

Originally posted by Ares2907
I use a cow-hide tsuba. Not exactly cheap, not as expensive as same, but still more aesthetically pleasing than day-glo plastic shite.

Did you get that locally, mate? If so, do you mind sharing your source? :)

[Ares2907]

I bought it in Kyoto.
Sorry mate.

[KATSUJIN]

Until now...I only use a plastic tsuba.....I dont quite fancy the leather one....looks too rough to me....

[Ares2907]

Never mind Katsujin, we can't all be blessed with impeccable taste
;)

[Confound]

It has been said, in previous threads, and by some of my sempais, that the plastic ones tend to break after a while. How long this 'while' might be has as yet remained unstated. That said, a non-plastic tsuba seems like a good investment, if one wants to do kendo for the long haul.

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[blur]

Well my interest stems half from the basic look, and half from the fact that unless you go to great pains smoothing the inner ring of the tsuba, the plastic ones can cut into the shinai when the tsuba itself is struck. I can't see that happening as easily with cow hide somehow...

[Nishi]

I have had two Sharkskin tsuba in two years, i gave one to my fiancee.....same tsuba are very weak, and both these tsuba have split horizontaly. I have managed to apply a compound to bind the sharkskin back onto the hard plastic surface, but its not the same. The other tsuba looks terrible, beaten to death. They cant take a hit, thats for sure.

Heres one i though was kinda neat, looks cool, i dont know how it would work though????

http://www.e-bogu.com/newitems.html

[D'Artagnan]

I just picked up one of the 12th WKC Fudo - Style Stoppers from the Eguchi stand, i also found a completely clear plastic tsuba, i now use these in conjuction by putting the 12th WKC side of the stopper face down (towards the opponent) so that it can be read through the clear tsuba. looks pretty cool, even if i do say so myself

A

[Hai_hai]

Oh, so now you think you're better than everyone else? That's not the kendo way. So, you might as well mail me your 12th WKC fudo... you need a lesson in humility.

[Kendoka]

Originally posted by KhawMengLee
I just got a tortoise shell looking one from my sensei, as a going away present...its a bit larger as well and really stands out.

Could make a good target.

How about a strike to your fancy new tsuba, followed by a MEN.


Richard

[Kendoka]

Originally posted by D'Artagnan
I just picked up one of the 12th WKC Fudo - Style Stoppers from the Eguchi stand, i also found a completely clear plastic tsuba, i... the clear tsuba. looks pretty cool, even if i do say so myself

A

It will break so enjoy it while you can.

Richard

[ALI G]

Does anyone recommend same tsuba? They cost the most. For the record, I have a plastic tsuba.

I see there are a couple different types of tsubadome out there. I have a rubber tsubadome that came with the shinai. What do you recommend. I see the flat disc ones and then there are ones without a rubber ring and have a string attached to it.

I'z thinkz dat da plastikz tsubaz iz fine zince mozt peepz like yourzelf quitz anyweyz........