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ariel · 13th February 2010, 06:58 PM

New scabbard fittings, new bolster, That's the minimum. Would not be surprised if the scabbard and the handle are recent and artificially aged.
The blade is real, if that's a consolation.

13th February 2010, 06:58 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	New scabbard fittings, new bolster, That's the minimum. Would not be surprised if the scabbard and the handle are recent and artificially aged. The blade is real, if that's a consolation.