Timbe???

[mech2146]

Does anyone know of a good place to purchase a timbe? I understand there are many variations out there and different materials can be used, but I'm looking for something as authentic as possible

[Andrew_Patton]

the only good place I know where to get a good tinbe is if you know anyone that studies under sensei Tadashi Yamashita, you could have them order one directly through sensei, this is the matayoshi style tinbe kind of like a large round midieval shield, only much smaller (around 17in diam.)

other than that... crismaswoodworking.com did create a custom tinbe for me, I have it sitting on the wall right behind me, it's a demonstration piece only because I don't wanna see it damaged, I think that the wood might be thick enough for _some_ contact, but I'm not sure...

And, years ago Mikio Nishiuchi was selling tinbe sets, haven't seen those advertised in the last seven or eight years though.

[mech2146]

I'm actually looking for one made out of a turtle shell. But I will definately check out that site. Thanx

[nago]

I am not sure where you are living, but just a quick note. The shields made out of turtle shells are actually illegal in the United States. The turtles they come from are considered endangered.

[Sparkey]

Along this same line, does anyone have enough experience with fiberglass to know if I can construct my own timbe from it? Would it be able to withstand impact over time if I did layers of fiberglass with some chicken wire as a base? I love making my own weapons and make my own Tonfa, Nunchaku and kama. I'd like to figure out how I can make my own usable and lightweght Timbe.