Katchushi Restoration

修復

Kodogu

小道具

All parts of the Japanese sword can be made to order to your exact requirements, including Habaki 鎺, Seppa 切羽, Shitadome 鵐目 etc.  Soft metal (copper 赤金, sentoku 宣徳 (brass), Shakudo 赤銅, Shibuichi 四分一 and Tetsu 鉄 (iron) fittings found on Japanese swords that have lost their original colour or patina (either through neglect or through inexperienced collectors removing what they think is discolouration) can be restored to their original condition using traditional colouring techniques called  ‘Iroage’ (metal colouring). Thereby restoring the collectability and value of items such as Tsuba 鍔, Fuchi 縁, Kashira 頭, Kozuka 小柄, Seppa 切羽, and Menuki 目貫 etc. Russet iron, as found on Tsuba 鍔 etc, has the look of being 'Shibumi 渋み' (understated elegance), which is highly admired by sophisticated collectors. This can also be restored. Lost inlays, in Hira-zogan (flat inlay) or Taka-zogan (raised) on all Kodogu can also be made and fitted