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					Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey
					
				 
				 
For instance, in respect of mandau, although the blade was made by skilled craftsman, the hilt and scabbard were normally made by the owner. 
			
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 There also were skilled craftsman available for hilts and scabbards.
They all have been made according a certain standard, in line with the adat, and not every dayak  was able to carve like this.