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Norman McCormick · 14th June 2021, 03:19 PM

Hi,
Check out the 'habaki' on the sword at about 8min 46 sec, it appears to be offset. The 'habaki' on mine closely follows the contour of the blade and certainly looks like it was made specifically for this blade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf8KFkEd4oQ

Regards,
Norman.

P.S. Also how the wrap is finished at 3 min 12 sec.

14th June 2021, 03:19 PM	#26
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,575	Hi, Check out the 'habaki' on the sword at about 8min 46 sec, it appears to be offset. The 'habaki' on mine closely follows the contour of the blade and certainly looks like it was made specifically for this blade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf8KFkEd4oQ Regards, Norman. P.S. Also how the wrap is finished at 3 min 12 sec. Attached Images Last edited by Norman McCormick; 14th June 2021 at 08:20 PM.