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Andrew · 8th December 2008, 08:38 PM

I agree. When I first looked at it, I thought it might be gunto with a mis-matched tsuba. Looking closer, I think this is nihonto wrapped in leather. Perhaps a family sword wrapped in leather for use during the war?

Is that "layered" habaki unusual?

8th December 2008, 08:38 PM	#5
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I agree. When I first looked at it, I thought it might be gunto with a mis-matched tsuba. Looking closer, I think this is nihonto wrapped in leather. Perhaps a family sword wrapped in leather for use during the war? Is that "layered" habaki unusual?