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					Originally Posted by mariusgmioc
					
				 
				Sharkskin/whatever grip so that it can easily slip and rotate in the hand!?  
			
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 NOOOO!
Shagreen is excellent as grip for a hilt, to maintain the sword, not to slip!
Many dao have shagreen (mine has)
Shagreen (ray or shark) was used all over the world, including Europe.