not sure

[Bungo]

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what's the opinion on the " kashira "? Could this be a kurigata ( spelling ? , I mean the end cap ) of , may be, a tanto saya ?

 

milt the ronin

[Ford Hallam]

Milt,

 

think you may be right. the thingy at the end of the saya is the kojiri btw , the kurikata ( lit; chestnut shape ) is the goodie on the side of the saya, through which the sagoe passes. You probably know all that anyway, I'm always mixing up terms, it's all Greek to me :?

 

Ford

[Pete Klein]

It could be the kashira from an aikuchi mount without ito -- if there isn't a wrap then there is no need for the shitodomeana.

-- also -- this is a nice example of inyokan style menuki which are used as mekugi.

[Bungo]

ummmmmmm, think Pete got it.

 

thanks, guys.

 

milt the ronin