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Originally Posted by Battara

The Chinese character was a sign of quality blade made by a Chinese smith.

The ferrule - does look more recent. Will look up the pommel style and post anything I find.

can you give me your assisment on the age of the blade?


btw, the metals on the scabard are the same materials as ferrule. a note one the scabard but deteriorated " captured, bayombong? or bayombony pi". any comment?