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					Originally Posted by Marc M.
					
				 
				Hi Battara 
I don't think its silver but aluminium or zinc, it feels light. 
I don't have anything to test silver. 
Silver on kaskara handles is mostly wire or thin plates. 
Solid cast silver handle would be nice allthough. 
Greetings 
marc 
			
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 I  agree, lighter probably means aluminum, which might indicate a later (early 1900s) dating for the hilt. And yes most I see with silver are wrapped and decorated, not cast.