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Originally Posted by TVV
As for the habaki-like part, I am not certain whether it was taken from the Chinese or if the Chinese took it from their steppe neighbors.
Regards,
Teodor
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Hi Teodor,
with no references to refer to ....I would think , that with the advanced sword making technology that China poccessed (which later travelled to Japan), it is extremely likely that the steppe tribes adopted the habaki-like componant.
Does anyone know if a habaki-like part were used on bronze bladed swords ....(those with a seperate hilt) ?
Regards David