Jump to content

Inside a habaki

Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson
in Nihonto

 Share

Recommended Posts

Henry Wilson Shōgun

Henry Wilson

Posted
Posted

I have what looks like a shakudo habaki on a katana and the inside appears to have what can only be described as red laquer.

 

Am I imagining things? Is it a surface effect of the copper and gold alloy? If it is laquer, what is the purpose of it?

 

As always thanks

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...