THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THAITSUKI JAPANSE HANDMADE SWORD

The cope with, or hilt, is often wrapped in rayskin and wire, plus the scabbard, or saya, is frequently lacquered and adorned with intricate designs. The odachi is often a formidable weapon that demonstrates the talent and custom of your Japanese sword-smiths who created it, and remains to be prized by collectors and lovers currently.Crafting a Jap