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Old 28th October 2008, 04:32 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by Spunjer
apolaki, are you referring to the metal straps? if it is, depending on the tribe, it's either baka-baka, or asang-asang
To take Ron's explanation a step further , these straps are used to secure the blade to the hilt. They are not merely decorative.
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