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Old 27th July 2013, 04:48 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by russel
Thanks Sajen.

The antler handle seems an obvious later addition. I can imagine there is a walking stick out there somewhere with an ivory Dha hilt tip! Can anyone recommend a suitable material (other than ivory) to make a replacement with?
Hi Russel,

I personally wouldn't change the handle. It seems that it is already long with the blade and a part of the history of this dagger. So why change it?

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Detlef
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