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Ron, do you think the twine wrap is original to the piece ?
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Twine or rattan?
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I ask because there would be tremendous pressure on that area with contact with bone .
I remember my example (now sold) had 3 iron rings to support the tang end of the blade .
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Rattan can be very strong. I'm with Rick though and always feel a bit uneasy with anything but strong iron rings as ferrule(s) for these beasts!
Regards,
Kai