[Gaffer]

I explained the difference in my post, rather vaguely I guess.

Harakiri is the less formal ritual of seppuku...... I guess it would be less formal in that there would not always be a second there to take the head with a sword.

To my mind, both are still reserved for those with some semblance of honor.

[bert]

you are right on the honor part.

I had always believed the two were one and the same.

Thanks for the info