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					Originally Posted by ariel
					
				 The title was deliberately shortened; the full version would sound something like " The oldest dated Khyber I can recall"The date is acid etched on the blade: 229H ( 1229, of course), i.e. 1813 in Gregorian.
 
 The handle was damaged, and the bolster and tangband are made of brass.
 
 Any criticisms or doubts?
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 The presented etching sample causes me great doubts about the dating of 1813. Very big doubts.