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<DIV>The hand grip does not need to be taped and may actually make it hard to hold the sword. If you are using a baskethilt that does not need to be taped. A simple cross guard needs to be only taped to make it safe and hold it together and required</DIV>
<DIV>Sir Thomas</DIV></BODY></HTML>