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					Originally Posted by Battara
					
				 
				I'm thinking it is a really good WWII or slightly earlier example.  Not a tourist piece however.  They still use these, though without the ornamental carvings.  I base this on the size of the blade and the quality of the wood carvings. Nice example, congratulations! 
			
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Thank you Jose, exactly this was what I think and hope. Any suggestions of the origin?
Regards,
Detlef