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katana · 21st December 2008, 05:20 PM

Certainly looks Indian. The tip seems very thick (looks to be 3/8" -1/2").....strange that the blade is so much thinner at the hilt end at only 1/8" Perhaps the hardness of the steel allows this.... is the blade very flexible ?

Regards David

21st December 2008, 05:20 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Certainly looks Indian. The tip seems very thick (looks to be 3/8" -1/2").....strange that the blade is so much thinner at the hilt end at only 1/8" Perhaps the hardness of the steel allows this.... is the blade very flexible ? Regards David