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TVV · 8th September 2008, 05:37 PM

Paul,

Thank you very much, your explanation makes a ton of sense. The attached picture of the shell guard is the only one I have right now, and I can try to take a better one when I back home later today.

As you can see, it lacks any detail, just like the knuckle bow.

I also agree with you about the missing wire. Would you say that the patterns one sees on the grip are traces of the wire binding?

The pommel is a different color than the rest of the hilt as well, with more reddish hues, perhaps due to more copper in the alloy.

Best regards,

Teodor

8th September 2008, 05:37 PM	#8
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,666	Paul, Thank you very much, your explanation makes a ton of sense. The attached picture of the shell guard is the only one I have right now, and I can try to take a better one when I back home later today. As you can see, it lacks any detail, just like the knuckle bow. I also agree with you about the missing wire. Would you say that the patterns one sees on the grip are traces of the wire binding? The pommel is a different color than the rest of the hilt as well, with more reddish hues, perhaps due to more copper in the alloy. Best regards, Teodor Attached Images