thought I'd share a few pics of a katana project i just finished for a friend of mine. While on vacation in Japan, he picked up a few odds and ends (furniture) and had me make him his own sword using the parts. I tried to keep it simple, but I thought to give it some flair I'd try a double ito wrap on the tsuka, something I've never seen before. not sure if it's remotely historic, but we both like it. Enjoy.

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though it looks purple in the flash the ito is more black in natural light.