Hello Detlef,
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				the rusty blade seems simple forged but I like the handle.
			
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 I'm pretty sure that the heavy rust hides a genuine, laminated blade. Please post pics after cleaning and staining! I hope we'll be able to glean some more info from "reading" the blade!
Regards,
Kai