Katana Sheath Issue

[skribs]

Since a lot of people here are familiar with swords and martial arts, I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me with this problem:

I have a katana, of which the scabbard has some terrible QC issues.  The kurigata (the knob the rope goes through) has fallen off the sheath.  I returned it to the company and got a new one, and the knob has again fallen off.  We've tried using gorilla glue to put it back on, but that hasn't worked.

I like the sword, and this seems like something I should be able to fix if I had the right glue.  Does anyone know what glue would work well for this?

[Jev Moldara]

Since a lot of people here are familiar with swords and martial arts, I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me with this problem:

I have a katana, of which the scabbard has some terrible QC issues.  The kurigata (the knob the rope goes through) has fallen off the sheath.  I returned it to the company and got a new one, and the knob has again fallen off.  We've tried using gorilla glue to put it back on, but that hasn't worked.

I like the sword, and this seems like something I should be able to fix if I had the right glue.  Does anyone know what glue would work well for this?

The problem with Gorilla Glue is that it's generally designed to bond like materials (i.e. Wood to wood).

Can you take a picture of the affected area so we know what we're dealing with?

Also, knowing what materials are used would definitely help, so we can give you proper suggestions.

[Frizzenflyer]

my gut reaction is to use a two part epoxy.

How I use it is I rinse out an empty soda can and mix the epoxy in dished part of the bottom with a disposable knife.

[Jev Moldara]

my gut reaction is to use a two part epoxy.

How I use it is I rinse out an empty soda can and mix the epoxy in dished part of the bottom with a disposable knife.

My gut instinct as well, but I still say we might need images and information to properly address the issue.

[skribs]

Two-part epoxy seems to be the going theme from what my Dad says and different glues I've looked at online.

It's a light wood sheath covered in I believe texture and paint, and then the knob itself is plastic.

[Jev Moldara]

Two-part epoxy seems to be the going theme from what my Dad says and different glues I've looked at online.

It's a light wood sheath covered in I believe texture and paint, and then the knob itself is plastic.

If you can pull it off, I recommend drilling a small hole in both the base of the knob and the sheath. Not too wide, and not too deep. Just enough to put a small metal pin in to help secure it to the sheath. Use the two-part epoxy to seal it down tight.

Something like this:

[skribs]

I don't think that's going to be possible.  The cutout in the sheath for the knob is the thinnest part of the sheath already.

[Darth Tepes]

something like JB Weld should do.  Just remember to prep the areas properly

[Jev Moldara]

something like JB Weld should do.  Just remember to prep the areas properly

JB Weld works great for mating metal to metal. Not so much with plastic to wood.

[Darth Tepes]

JB Weld works great for mating metal to metal. Not so much with plastic to wood.

In my experience it works fine