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ariel · 2nd July 2005, 10:49 AM

I am always surprised by Hadendoa daggers: at first blush they appear to be crude, but are usually incredibly sharp.
The handles are very well carved from hard wood and the blades are secured very well. What kind of wood did they use and how did they secure the blades?

2nd July 2005, 10:49 AM	#9
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I am always surprised by Hadendoa daggers: at first blush they appear to be crude, but are usually incredibly sharp. The handles are very well carved from hard wood and the blades are secured very well. What kind of wood did they use and how did they secure the blades?