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Originally Posted by Ian
Detlef, outside of a Halmahera native with a particular interest in swords, I think you are probably the best person to render that opinion. Thank you again.
Regards, Ian
P.S. Another shot of inside the mouth. On closer inspection, I believe that the hilt is actually wooden.
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Thank you Ian!
Are you really sure that the handle is from wood? On all your pictures I get the impression that the handle and as well the small guard are from horn, i. e. water buffalo horn. Have you tried the hot needle test? I would do it to be sure.
Best regards,
Detlef