First restore, tang uneven.

I cleaned up the blade, cut out the scales, put in the adjustable pins to check everything out and it does not close properly. It didn't close right when I got it, but I figured it was the scales that were warped. After inspecting things, Ive identified the problem. You can see from the pictures below that when you lay the razor on a flat surface, the tang is flush on one side, but far from it on the other. Stacking a few washers on the uneven side helps a good deal, but looks like poop. Is there any way to salvage this guy?

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I have compensated for misshapen tangs by providing relief on the inside surfaces of the scales where the tang touches. A little bit of work with and emery board down near the pin makes quite a difference over the length of the blade.

Charlie

That is a brilliant solution!

Thanks for the tip! I'll let you know how it works out.

Great tip, Charlie! That's another one to tuck away in my back pocket for when the need ever arises!

Mark

i did the multiple washer thing. just depends on the razor. sometimes you just have to be off center either on the toe or heel.

vgod

Okay being a newb at restoration but quite experienced with japanese swords I have to ask. Why can't the razor be bent back to striaght? In the dojo new students cutting tatame for the first time often bend their swords and as long as they are not bent at to much of an acute angle they can be bent back straight with little ill effect.

Just curious so when I receive one in similiar condition I don't go directly to the straightening route if thats bad voodoo.

TIA

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Originally Posted by Shooter

Okay being a newb at restoration but quite experienced with japanese swords I have to ask. Why can't the razor be bent back to striaght? In the dojo new students cutting tatame for the first time often bend their swords and as long as they are not bent at to much of an acute angle they can be bent back straight with little ill effect.

Just curious so when I receive one in similiar condition I don't go directly to the straightening route if thats bad voodoo.

TIA

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Good question
Katana are a different animal & a springier temper than str8's.
Most str8 blades would be too brittle to straighten without breaking but I don't know if the tang or monkey tail is any softer. :shrug:

Rock and Roll!! After about 10 minutes worth of work it is closing straight. Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Barrettw

Rock and Roll!! After about 10 minutes worth of work it is closing straight. Thank you!

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Cool! I am glad it worked for you. I end up fine tuning the centering on most of my wooden scales this way.

Charlie