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Originally Posted by Oliver Pinchot
Gentlemen,
This is a recent example made in Tbilisi, using what appears to be an older blade with the wolf mark likewise recently applied. I have seen them offered in profusion at flea markets and roadside markets.
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What is the ivory then? It has been checked out but multiple people who all agree it is genuine marine ivory.
I think that is too simple of an explanation. The fittings pass the magnet test as well.
Do you have some examples or pictures of these flea market shashka's for comparison?