- SKU: 9780984377954
- BARCODE: 9780984377954
- VENDOR: BooksCloud
The Art of Tsukamaki - Paperback
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by Thomas L. Buck (Author)
THE ART OF TSUKAMAKI
The timeless Craft of Japanese Sword Handle Wrapping
- A detailed history of tsukamaki and sword mounting traditions
- Complete instructions for crafting over 25 traditional wrapping styles
- Guidance on tools, workshop setup, and material selection
- Step-by-step restoration, repair, and disassembly techniques
- A visual glossary of sword parts, wrap patterns, and temper lines
Whether you are a collector, an artisan, historian, or martial artist, this book offers everything you need for your journey into this time-honored Japanese craft. Filled with practical advice, visual glossaries, and historical insights. The Art of Tsukamaki is an essential reference for anyone drawn to the elegance and precision of Japanese sword artistry. About the Author
Thomas L. Buck, Ph.D. began studying Japanese swords in 1987 under Dr. W. Y. Takahashi Sensei. As a scholar and practitioner, he is internationally respected for his contributions to the art of restoration and preservation.
Author Biography
Dr. Thomas Buck has been collecting and studying the Japanese Art Sword for over thirty years, acquiring his first Samurai Sword in October, 1975. In 1987, with the guidance of Dr. W. Y. Takahashi, Sensei, he began a three year intensive study/apprenticeship of the restoration and preservation techniques of John Grimmitt and Takahiro Ichinose, concentrating his research on Tsukamaki and Japanese Lacquer-ware. Since 1988, he has been performing restoration and research work on tsuka for various institutions, private collectors, and dealers.
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