Received my prize...Question about kozuka blade

[dhusker]

I have received my prize from the drawing,...a beatiful kozuka from Jean. I have a blade already and want to fit it to the kouka. How are the blades held securely in the handle? The one I bought from Grey has an s curve bent in the tang that supplies friction to hold the blade inside the handle.

 

Also part of the kozuka is filled with a clay like substance....any ideas on this.

Thanks

 

Dan

[John A Stuart]

I have posted this before, but, it is just what you need. John

 

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