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					Originally Posted by mavi1970
					
				 Thanks Jim that does enlighten the origins and the uses of this blade. Kronckew, circumcision? ouch. I would hope not.
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You're very welcome Mav. I haven't seen many of these, but as noted the examples I have seen were as most Mahdiyya period weapons, thuluth covered on the blades and with other dagger forms. Information on them is pretty scant beyond what I have noted, so it would be great if any of those reading out there might have other examples or information as well. 
Kronckew....I second that ouch!!! 
 
 
All best regards,
Jim