Nakago and iron plate on a Tanto by Hasebe Kuninobu

[Jim P]

Hi all, I came across this Tanto Aoi Art and was wondering why it has what looks like an outer piece welded on

https://www.aoi-art.com/sword/sale/10023.html

on the description, (This blade’s signature on the Nakago is protected by iron plate.) how is it protecting it ? and was the shape

of the inner part the original as it looks strange.

thank you Jim

[Nobody]

Ref. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1204&hilit=reshaped

[Jim P]

thanks Nobody, I did not see that post jim