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Old 7th August 2021, 05:07 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by Oliver Pinchot View Post
Gentlemen,

This is a recent example made in Tbilisi, using what appears to be an older blade with the wolf mark likewise recently applied. I have seen them offered in profusion at flea markets and roadside markets.
Oliver I stand corrected.
Do you have an opinion on the handle material?
Is it a composite in your opinion? The band in the middle of the hilt seems to have more wear than the other elements.

Last edited by Interested Party; 7th August 2021 at 05:10 PM. Reason: incomplete thought
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