thank you guys,
The chinese markings read "CLAW" according to a friend who speaks chinese.
But as i understand it, this is chinese steel (imported to mindanao) and crafted by the locals, stamped with the "chinese brand" to distinguish itself from the local sourced steels (no stamps). because back then, chinese steel imports are better regarded as to quality. thus fetching higher prices.
my question is: do faked chinese stamps often have symbols with no meanings?
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