Showing posts with label handle shapes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label handle shapes. Show all posts

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Traditional Japanese Handles.

The two types of traditional Japanese Handles. 


An Octagon handle.


Looking parallel to the handle you see an Octagon shape.

Octagon handle from the side. 
A Shinogi handle is rounded with a soft edge. 

The edge is to ensure a firm grip.