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Old 28th May 2013, 04:26 PM   #4
A.alnakkas
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Originally Posted by freebooter
Interesting indeed Lofty.

Apart from ease of fit in to the sheath, I find it unusual that the langets have been removed, typically on the many types or marriages to Tulwar hilts, these are left on. I am guessing it was done so the painted design remained untouched?

What are your thoughts on the piece?

Gavin
Hmmm, could be! At first I thought the langets are removed because the medial ridge gets thicker and higher as it gets to the tang. So removing it was probably the best option or the langets will bent thus causing needless damage to cloth..

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