Yep looks a good size to top a buffalo Bill,
{seems an easily miunderstood statement!
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Those ive seen with silver or brass straps have been nailed across the back, with nails done more in depth than width.
Rattan is the commenest strap fitting, indeed, as Berk says.
woodworm or pinhole borer is quite common amongst the scabbards as well.
What sort of weight is it Bill ? & how far is the balance point in front of bolster? just trying to get the mental feel of it.
without straps, I am wondering what holds the 3 pieces of wood together? pinned at edges or native type glue perhaps?
Spiral