Japanese Sword

[82Trooper]

Thanks for re-energizing me....I got motivated and ordered an original "correct" sarute for my sword. Something I have been talking about for several years.
These guys have a great website and offer parts as well as service.

https://www.japanese-swords.com/index.htm

(I have no affiliation, other than as a new customer, but could be helpful to someone else in a situation like I was).