You could round out the ferrule edge by working a rod from the inside before you decide on pitch or epoxy. Pitch is traditional and easier take back out, also it gives when its ready to be changed again and good since the blade is still secure as opposed to hard epoxy. Clean and remove loose particles to get a better bond. I prefer the gel type epoxy on my practice swords but you only get one chance on the set. With the gel or putty you can buy a stain made for epoxy that you mix in before applying. Cover the blade and ferrule with tape when you're ready for the pitch/epoxy, keeps glue where you want it and makes for a neat clean up, if you over fill it you can still go back and sand it the desired shape, if you under fill it you can add another layer.
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