9" Rikko Hourglass shape Oak Tsuka Ray Skin Groove for Japanese Katana Wakizashi

Description

ONE 9 INCH TOP GRADE HAND MADE UNGLUED
RIKKO /
HOURGLASS SHAPE OAK TSUKA CORE
(
the 2 halves of this tsuka core are separated, not glued together
) with RAY SKIN GROOVES
for JAPANESE KATANA WAKIZASHI SWORD MAKING
This is a DIY item so buyer may need to do some wood work for proper fit.
This hand made high quality unglued oak wood tsuka core with ray skin grooves will be shipped in two separated halves.
So there will be no more headache on drilling the mekugi holes on the tsuka to match the existing holes of the tang of your sword.
Also for perfect fit, the hole for tang - nakago space of this tsuka is made a little bit smaller than some full tangs of modern made swords. So you may need to get the nakago space adjusted for the perfect fit to the tang of your sword before getting the 2 halves glued together.
Many swords selling on eBay are made with low quality and cheap wood tsuka / handles. As one can see from our gallery photos that our 9 inch strong and tough oak tsuka core is weighted about 90g, while the cheap wood tsukas of other sellers are weighted only about 50g.
So by replace the cheap low quality wood tsuka of your sword with this top quality oak wood tsuka core, it will not only adding much better balance to the sword, but also give a much better handling and safty to your sword.
CONDITION:  New never used
MATERIAL: 9 inch long unglued rikko / hourglass shape tsuka core with ray skin grooves hand made from chinese southern oak wood
SIZE ON FUCHI SIDE:
Approximately
38 mm x 21 mm
SIZE ON KASHIRA SIDE:
Approximately
35 mm x 16 mm
SIZE OF NAKAGO - ANA:
Approximately
24 mm x 6.5 mm on fuchi side, 21 mm x 5.5 mm by the end of nakago space.
W
EIGHT:
Approximately
90 g
1 INCH =  2.54 cm = 25.4 mm
This item will be shipped from China to the US
via SpeedPAK, and shipped to other countries via China Post registered economy international airmail service. The shipping cost is .
We will ship this item in 3-5 business days after payment is received.
Buyer may have to pay customs duties & taxes to his or her country on receiving this item.
The estimate delivery time is about 15 business days to the US, about 15-30 business days to other countries depend on the location of your country and the postal service.
Estimate delivery time may delay cause of public holidays, customs clearance, natural disasters, and so on.
If not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, you may return this item for refund within 30 days after received.
The item(s) must returned in original condition.
Shipping cost will not be reimbursed.
Buyer is responsible on shipping cost for return shipment.
We will process refund within 3 days of receipt.
For replacements, we will ship to customer via
China Post economy international airmail service.
Thanks.