Bringing out an oldy for comment

[Rick]

Originally Posted by kai

Hello Lew,


I don't think so: The grip pretty much falls into place and is more used to direct the blade rather than holding it (as you know, the pushing is done with the center of the palm - not the fingers).

I'm wondering wether there was any forging done on the blade or just stock removal? (Must have been a pain to do from a fully hardened file!) Maybe a light etch would reveal more about the workmanship?

Could you please also post a close-up of the pesi? Thanks!

Regards,
Kai

Could the file have been anealed to soft ; then have been worked, carved and then retempered / hardened when finished ?