Kanawa Tsugi
A scarf joint reinforced with a metal collar to resist bending and seismic stress. Revered in temple restoration.
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Joint profile
Kama Tsugi 鎌継ぎ
A sickle-shaped lap joint that locks beams together with graceful compression, favoring tea house transoms.
Assembly insights
Kama Tsugi balances speed of assembly with elegant geometry. Its curved profile diffuses tension, making it perfect for refined interior frameworks.
Applications
- Transoms
- Tea house framing
- Decorative lintels