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Originally Posted by Sajen
Hi Roland,
I see clearly signs of carving! Also when not carved, how should be this hilt worked?  See the signs of carving between the bulbous sections of the hilt.
Maybe Ethan can post a picture from the joint between hilt and blade.
Regards,
Detlef |
Hello,
It can be machined, with a rotating tool that wouldn't leave the straight surfaces resulted from carving with a blade.
However, although it is dificult to say for sure from the photo, I believe I can clearly distinguish traces of carving.