The tsuba, or handguard, is attractive in an understated way. The edge was made with a textured finish. The polished copper has bright flecks in it.
I think the sleeve on the blade could be made of the same copper alloy, but the flecks are dark. I don’t want to do anything to wreck the dagger, but if possible, I’d like to bring back the bright copper flecks on the sleeve to match those on the hand guard.
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