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Originally Posted by Joeaksa
Alf, where would a newbie get a new handle and how much trouble is it to fit and make look accurate for the sword?
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Handles are all custom made to the sword. You could try to fit another handle to it but it will look a little hokey.
To do it right the work will cost about $250 for the wood and ray skin foundation and $150 for the cord wrap. The metal fittings are extra, sky is the limit on fittings.
A more economical way to go is to put it in shirasaya (all wood) mounts which will cost about $500 for scabbard and handle.