New Kattara

katana · 21st August 2009, 11:39 AM

Hi Micheal,
love the blade

Personally, I would etch the blade, with the pattern so clearly visible now.....suggests that it has always been that way.
Interesting that the 'running wolf' mark has been used, presumedly to signify quality and was 'locally' marked.

The blade seems to be thicker ...and therefore stiffer than the usual 'springy' blades ....is that the case. Perhaps this seemingly 'atypical' blade was a 're-work' from a different sword?

All the best
David

21st August 2009, 11:39 AM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Micheal, love the blade Personally, I would etch the blade, with the pattern so clearly visible now.....suggests that it has always been that way. Interesting that the 'running wolf' mark has been used, presumedly to signify quality and was 'locally' marked. The blade seems to be thicker ...and therefore stiffer than the usual 'springy' blades ....is that the case. Perhaps this seemingly 'atypical' blade was a 're-work' from a different sword? All the best David