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
Creatures of the Night near full capacity 4 years earlier on the Dynasty Tour.) and shows canceled due to insufficient ticket sales. Despite this, "War Machine", "I Love It Loud", and "Creatures of the Night" remain Kiss' concert staples to this day. Album Singles – Billboard (United States) Singles – Austrian charts (Austria) Singles – UK Albums Chart (United Kingdom) Creatures of the Night Creatures of the Night is the tenth studio album by American heavy metal band Kiss, released in 1982. It is the band's last for Casablanca Records, the only label for which Kiss had recorded up to this point. The album