Shi or Havu sword for comment

Sajen · 11th September 2013, 08:19 PM

Hello Russel,

it's a real beauty, like very much the beautiful ivory grip. Colin have maybe doubts if the handle is original to the blade and frankly said I am as well when I have seen this sword by ebay. But now I am nearly sure that it is originally or already very long together with the blade.

Congrats for this great addition to your collection.

Regards,

Detlef

katana · 12th September 2013, 12:02 AM

I too have some reservations about the handle ....the wear / colouration looks un-natural

Perhaps more pics may change that...once you received it. Still an interesting piece.

All the best

David

11th September 2013, 08:19 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Hello Russel, it's a real beauty, like very much the beautiful ivory grip. Colin have maybe doubts if the handle is original to the blade and frankly said I am as well when I have seen this sword by ebay. But now I am nearly sure that it is originally or already very long together with the blade. Congrats for this great addition to your collection. Regards, Detlef Attached Images

12th September 2013, 12:02 AM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	I too have some reservations about the handle ....the wear / colouration looks un-natural Perhaps more pics may change that...once you received it. Still an interesting piece. All the best David