Japanese sword expert Richard Suran, trys to pry off the sword handle, or "Tsuka," to reveal the "Tang" (the bottom part of the blade inside the handle), where the sword maker usually puts his signature.
                                            (Krissy Clark)

A Sword of Memories

Japanese sword expert Richard Suran, trys to pry off the sword handle, or "Tsuka," to reveal the "Tang" (the bottom part of the blade inside the handle), where the sword maker usually puts his signature.

Credit: Krissy Clark