The sword was found sheathed in a wooden scabbard finished in black lacquer. He had a scabbard and hilt of gold made for the blade. A cap is worn, and a sword with a steel scabbard. The sword was worn in a scabbard suspended with the edge uppermost. He reveals that his long scabbard contains a fake bamboo sword. The kurikata is a knob that is attached to the scabbard of a Japanese sword. Common accessories to the sword include the scabbard, as well as the 'sword belt'. Officials and Marshals had silver swords and sabers, both in a black leather scabbard. Another distinct feature was provision for mounting a bayonet scabbard on the carrier. Furthermore, the end of the bayonet scabbard can be used as a bottle opener. The importance of the "habaki" is seen in drawing the katana from the scabbard. Vermillion was unable to retrieve his rifle wedged in the scabbard under his fallen horse. The shotel was carried in a close fitting leather scabbard. Clanton turned his horse to run and drew his rifle from his scabbard. Ayudha katti is peculiarly worn without a scabbard.