SHObill

Alex, really ? at $2200 you consider yourself a 'humble bottom dweller ' !! Ok so I guess I know now where I am ! haha as long as you Enjoy the process is all that matters

mb someone could confirm mei?

ohhh and Thank youuu I like it !

Yes I found it an interesting Tanto. never seen this style of koshirae. The F&K are part of the tsuka=carved wood, not applied parts. same with saya, the koiguchi Kurigata & kojiri are all carved wood. at some point in time, someone slopped a lot of lacquer all over and it does have some worm damage. but the blade is nice,and has a fine habaki IMHO

your welcome. haha bananas (face palm)

Hawk_Feather-mon ?

Wow nice ! I luv Mantis subject. mmmm first post!