Tried to get some outdoor pictures but today is a rain/snow mix so that was out.Took a couple with the flash on a dark background.Not the greatest but will follow up tomorrow with better pictures if the weather co-operates.
Noticed a couple of things on closer examination:Not only is the ferrule(my term)between the blade and handle installed upside down but so is the handle!Have been trying to gently persuade it off by tapping on the blade with a wooden hammer handle whilst holding the handle of the knife but to no avail.Hopefully whomever did this didn't see fit to add a drop of glue to the mix.
Another thing I noticed was that the blade seemed a bit large for the sheath.Not surprising since someone apparently switched knives and I neglected to pick up on it at first.upon trying the other knife in the sheath it fit perfectly.I have a LOT to learn!
By the way on the closeup picture of the handle:it isn't painted inside the carving;that is just the flash illuminating the dust within!
Hope to get some better close up pictures tomorrow;until then I submit these for your inspection and comment.
Cheers
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