Thanks Dave,and Im sorry for going way off the "runes topic" but its interesting to me being an "early period collector" why would something like a tang nut have to be changed and for what purpose? For me the only possible reason why this would be like this is for a tighter crossguard/grip fit. The taper would act as a wedge,, when screwed on the tang would tighten up to the Upper C guard. I dont know what was wrong with the old style which I think the materials and craftmanship were more superior.

#1 Is there a reason why this was tapered this way?
#2 So now from what I am seeing in the last photo , is that there are early SS examples with this type of tang nut?

Im curious also if there were any SAs like this, ( but thats for the other forum)
One thing I really like is the deep cut recess in the Lower C Guard for the blade shoulders to fit in. Thanks and regards Larry

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