NO ChoP!
Old Head
First is Yosh yanagi in nicely figured birdseye maple; couldn't catch a very good photo, sorry.
Next is a Shig wearing chakte viga; my favorite wood thus far, except for the fact it filled my shop up with smoke.
Both had very thick spines at the handle, hence the angled openings. No need for pins...
Next is a Shig wearing chakte viga; my favorite wood thus far, except for the fact it filled my shop up with smoke.
Both had very thick spines at the handle, hence the angled openings. No need for pins...