Lykta

Thanks to you both for your time and input. I guess I can rework it anyway I like and not risk ruining anything of historical value. /L

Thanks! I did buy it was just 20 euro and it's a nice blade even if new/copy. I do like the idea that it's made from a longer blade as it is very thick and heavy, also make sense of the extremely off-center peg hole. Seems it be fine if I temper a bit further with it, I want to try make a grip.

This short tanto? blade catched my eye at a flee market a while ago, I know close to nothing about Japanese blades but it's a fine sturdy blade so I was thinking of trying to make a grip. I am pretty sure it is a Chinese newly made thing so me tinkering a bit won't matter. But better safe then sorry so just asking what it says. Thanks! /Lars