Hilt alongside his blade typology. Oakeshott pommel types are enumerated with capital letters A–Z, with subtypes indicated by numerals. The grip is the handle of the sword. It was usually of wood or metal, and often covered with shagreen (untanned tough leather or shark skin). Shark skin proved to be the most durable in temperate climates but deteriorated in hot climates, and consequently rubber became popular in the latter half of the 19th century. Alternatively, many sword types opt for ray skin instead, referred to in katana construction as the "same". Whatever material covered the grip, it was usually both glued
Terror-Creatures from the Grave Several home video releases of the film have many different versions of the film. The DVD from Something Weird Video has a running time of 77 minutes and 30 seconds, and includes a nude scene with Mirella Maravidi. This scene is not included in Sinister Cinema's video release, which is four minutes longer due to an extra dialogue scene. Severin Films has announced a planned Blu-ray disc release of the film. In a contemporary review, the "Monthly Film Bulletin" was disappointed that the "creatures" of the film's title are "confined to the occasional intrusion of a plague-ridden hand or arm",