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Originally Posted by CharlesS
Blade shape, fullering(though poorly executed) and ferrule say "dha" to me, and the carved hilt is rather odd looking at first glance, but were it ivory, I think most of us would be jumping at a "dha" identity.
The leather covered scabbard is something of a stretch, rather odd.
I think this a contemporary dha knife made as an "eye catcher". The poor quality of the blade, hilt carving and scabbard suggest very little age.
Interesting nonetheless.
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Hi Charles,
This makes sense to me. The carving and the scabbard covering -- both suggest a bit of effort. Does not seem to have any great age. Very little wear.
The size is impressive at about 21" from scabbard tip, straight across to handle tip.
I bought it for the handle.
Anyone have an idea about the markings??