[RobT]

Gustav & A. G. Maisey,
Here are the pictures of the blade seated in the throat. As you can see, the aring side is an exact fit but there is a lot of room in front of the blade on the dagu side. Ordinarily, I wouldn’t be too bothered by the ganja sitting slightly proud of the wranka but in this case, the width of the of the blade just below the tang is slightly wider than the throat. This has made that area a pivot point so that the blade rocks back and forth like a teeter totter when seated. I think that widening that area by 1/64” (.0396875 mm) or less will allow the blade to seat solidly in the sheath. A light pass or two on each side of the throat with a fine cut riffler file should do the trick. I have enough woodworking experience to be confidant about doing this properly. Unfortunately, I don’t think there is anything to be done about the gap in front of the blade on the dagu side.

Sajen,
I am very happy that you and Gustav agree that the gandar should be left as is. I was very loath to cut it down in the first place and was only willing to do so if it were absolutely necessary. Since shortening the gandar is no longer needed, I think that repair of the existing buntut is preferable to replacement.

Sincerely,
RobT