Gap in Peen?

[u/NameUser1000]

I recently received this Type 18c sword by Swordier and noticed that there’s a gap in the peen. It’s mostly on the one side but the other side has a slight gap too.

Should I be worried about this? It’s wide enough to fit a exacto blade through the gap. I’ll contact Swordier and see what they say but is this a normal amount of gap?

[u/javidac]

Does the pommel move? If not, then it not a problem at all.

If you are worried about it, hit it with a ball peen hammer a few times until there is no longer a gap.

[u/ergo-ogre → u/javidac]

“The beatings will continue until morale improves.”

[u/Infinite_Bet_9994 → u/ergo-ogre]

The beatings will continue until the peen improves

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It is imperative that the cylinder remains unharmed.