Habaki, Weaponry Copper base, gold, gold-plated finish. This is a very old item. I found it while organizing the storage room of my house. It is very rare and valuable. #What is a Habaki? ... It is used to secure the blade to the scabbard. Of course, it was used on a genuine Japanese sword. This time, I am introducing a Habaki. I am not a Japanese sword expert, and I will not be able to answer any expert comments. The price is set with reference to the current bid price on Yahoo. As it has been a long time since it was made, there are some fine scratches, so please understand this well before purchasing m(__)m