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PenangsangII · 30th December 2010, 09:46 AM

the rasaksa hilt may symbolize the purpose and the strength of the blade IMHO, and not a representation of "what or who" is in the blade. However, the pamor, the perabut and dhapur may also serve the above as well.....

30th December 2010, 09:46 AM	#7
PenangsangII Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 401	the rasaksa hilt may symbolize the purpose and the strength of the blade IMHO, and not a representation of "what or who" is in the blade. However, the pamor, the perabut and dhapur may also serve the above as well.....