All the Techniques of Japanese Sword Tsukamaki Part 4
All the Techniques of Japanese Sword Tsukamaki Part 4
The craftsman who wraps the hilt of a Japanese sword is called Tsukamaki-shi. Shuji Mitani is the foremost expert in this field, and this video shows all the techniques that Mitani possesses. The "Ippon-dome" method, which is the mainstream of Tsukamaki today, was officially adopted by the Tokugawa shogunate in the Edo period (1603-1868), and is the only method of hilt-wrapping that inherits the tradition. This video also includes the techniques of "Nihon-dome" and "Jabara-dome," which Mitani studied, as well as various types of hilt shapes, making the hilt wood, applying the shark skin, about the cord and the position and insertion of Munuki," etc. This is strongly recommended for all those who are interested in Japanese swords.
In part 4, this video contains how to do Ippon-dome technique.
Cast: Shuji Mitani
I keep watching these videos over and over. I learn something new each time and am thrilled to have it all laid out for me. They did a great job on them and Shuji Mitani is a great teacher and expert. I could listen and watch him for hours. Well, I guess I have. I feel like he has unlocked the secrets that I have looked for for decades. I never had any training in tsukamaki, but tried to do it anyway. I wasn't too bad at it, but now I feel like I have the tools to get really good and I want to say thank you to everyone involved in brining these videos to us. If you are fascinated by tsukamaki, then this video series is for you. I've never seen anything like them.5/30/23 AT 17:51Thank you for watching the videos and your warm comment! We are glad to hear that you have learned through the videos. Appreciate your warm support.6/23/23 AT 01:30
