Again, I'm not trying to sugar-coat it:
The blade might have some age to it but has apparently been molested with misguided cleaning attempts, probably with power tools.
Everything else seems much more recent or revamped: IMHO certainly after WW2, and very likely more like late 20th century; possibly assembled for selling.
Have a close look at the pics available on this forum for getting a better feel regarding quality (scrutinize each component). Keep in mind that there are lots of different ethnic groups (regional/cultural differences) as well as a range of quality available during each period though. Albert's recent book is also a good place to start with.
Regards,
Kai
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