Thank you. The pommel is peened on and the handle scales are glued from either side, with epoxy. There are numerous ways to do it but gluing and peening is the most traditonal. For a real sword, that would see action, i would also, put leather or string around, but this one doesnt need that kind of reinforcement. I cast bronze myself, using sand molds, I think I have a post about that , but I might do another one with more details.