Twistcore Padsumbalin?

[Rick]

I'd respectfully disagree with Dave on a further etch; but you know what they say about opinions .
Ron, do you think the twine wrap is original to the piece ?
I ask because there would be tremendous pressure on that area with contact with bone .
I remember my example (now sold) had 3 iron rings to support the tang end of the blade .

[kai]

Ron, do you think the twine wrap is original to the piece ?

Twine or rattan?

I ask because there would be tremendous pressure on that area with contact with bone .
I remember my example (now sold) had 3 iron rings to support the tang end of the blade .

Rattan can be very strong. I'm with Rick though and always feel a bit uneasy with anything but strong iron rings as ferrule(s) for these beasts!

Regards,
Kai