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Article on Lacquering Saya
Buck, Thomas (1994). Saya Lacquering
- How to put on a mirror finish. Colorado Token Kai Quarterly,
v3, n1, pp. 13-14.
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Article on Tsukamaki
Buck, Thomas (1993). Tsuka-maki, The Art of Japanese Sword Restoration.
Colorado Token Kai Quarterly, v1, n1, pp. 3-8.
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Article by Sir Gary Montgomery, in which he talks
about the start of his tsuba collection, and his chance
meeting with Toshio Mifun (Toshiro Mifune).
Montgomery, G.(1993). They Sure Beat Hubcaps.
Colorado Token Kai Quarterly, v1, n2, pp. 5-8.
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Diagrams for Traditional Tsuka Maki Stand
A description of the general construction and measurements of one type of traditional tsukamaki stand.
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Diagrams for Modern / Commercial Tsuka Maki Stand
A description of the general construction and measurements of one type of modern / high tech tsukamaki stand.
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How to Make Paper Ito
A visual description of making paper ito and
preparing it for lacquer.
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How to Thread Ito under the Folds for the Tsuka Knots
These diagrams present a solution to one of the more difficult aspects of tsukamaki.
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