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Phil-co
19th December 2003, 07:26 AM
Hi!

Does anybody know how to shorten the tsuka-gawa? I mean, of course I can just cut it off at the end, but how do I then sew up the end?

/Philco

jasmine
19th December 2003, 12:48 PM
Hi!

Does anybody know how to shorten the tsuka-gawa? I mean, of course I can just cut it off at the end, but how do I then sew up the end?

/Philco

I'm afraid u cannot do that.but u can choose the a suitable tsuka-gawa before u buy it. a cetain size shinai has some different size tsuka-gawa

JSchmidt
19th December 2003, 01:38 PM
I'm afraid u cannot do that.but u can choose the a suitable tsuka-gawa before u buy it. a cetain size shinai has some different size tsuka-gawa
Yes, you can.
Turn it inside out and sew it together at the end, similar to the bit you cut off.

Jakob

Nanbanjin
19th December 2003, 03:00 PM
Hi!

Does anybody know how to shorten the tsuka-gawa? I mean, of course I can just cut it off at the end, but how do I then sew up the end?

/Philco
The following URL might give you some ideas

http://www6.vc-net.ne.jp/%7Eisiyosi/kodachi.htm

The above is for kodachi so it is a little extreme. The instructions are in Japanese but I'm sure you will be able to understand from the pictures alone. If you have any questions just ask.

Phil-co
20th December 2003, 03:25 AM
Thanks, I will give it a try!

/Philco

Nanbanjin
20th December 2003, 12:51 PM
Thanks, I will give it a try!

/Philco
Also, you can just roll up the end before you tie the tsuru. Think about it for a while and I'm sure you will get what I mean.

sputnikk
20th December 2003, 05:12 PM
I just tried to roll up the top part of the tsuka-gawa, and it worked just fine. Remember tho, for best result it's best to cut off the original 'sleeve' roll, and make a new one.

Paburo
27th December 2003, 10:30 PM
use a thick thread too. the color won't matter cause if you do it well, it won't show up on the shinais butt.