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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;komokwa, post: 9419509, member: 301&quot;]The handle wrap looks rewound.</p><p><br /></p><p>Because of the way these swords are put together.....I&#039;ve seen parts swapped out and replaced .</p><p>Sometimes superior blades were replaced by lesser ones , &amp; older tsubas , with newer ones.</p><p>Fine menuki of precious metal were often pulled from the grip.</p><p>Sometimes even the tang was cut down in size.</p><p><br /></p><p>Yes, more pics.....and close ups of clear quality are needed, as the blacksmith requests..[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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