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**ZanazaKar** · 09-02-2010, 10:53 AM

I also brought some replacement parts for the Shinai that I was given for free when I brought the armour, but it seems the Tsukagawa doesn't fit the handle, can only get it 3/4 the way before it becomes too tight, so it must needed the 39 instead of the 38, ah well, first mistake, but easy corrected.

the number refers to the length of the tsuka, not necessarily the size/width. I would not go with a shorter tsuka off the bat unless you have small arms/hands. You can specially buy thicker ones, but likely if it was just tight wet it and it will stretch, using a rubber jar opener will work too. I wouldn't mess around with trying to re-tie a shinai or replace leathers until someone shows you how to do it properly and how to safely inspect a shinai. Proper shinai maintenance is one the most important things for safety in kendo.

09-02-2010, 10:53 AM	#9
ZanazaKar Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 531 Senior Member	I also brought some replacement parts for the Shinai that I was given for free when I brought the armour, but it seems the Tsukagawa doesn't fit the handle, can only get it 3/4 the way before it becomes too tight, so it must needed the 39 instead of the 38, ah well, first mistake, but easy corrected. the number refers to the length of the tsuka, not necessarily the size/width. I would not go with a shorter tsuka off the bat unless you have small arms/hands. You can specially buy thicker ones, but likely if it was just tight wet it and it will stretch, using a rubber jar opener will work too. I wouldn't mess around with trying to re-tie a shinai or replace leathers until someone shows you how to do it properly and how to safely inspect a shinai. Proper shinai maintenance is one the most important things for safety in kendo.
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