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Originally Posted by Ian
However, I can confirm that close inspection shows a laminated blade.
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Hi Ian,
thank you for confirming. Can you give the thickness of the blade near the handle?
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Originally Posted by Ian
Detlef, thanks for the suggestion that the hilt is a version of a makara. I had not thought of that. The hilt is made from horn and well rubbed over the years of use.
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See the pictures taken from old threads which show other, sometimes unusual, makara styles from different origin. I think that the handle in very up is recarved, can you show a close-up from this area?[/QUOTE]
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Originally Posted by Ian
None of you esteemed gentleman has suggested an origin different from my "Indonesian (?)" suggestion, so I am assuming that you all agree with that attribution for my sword.
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Yes, I am sure it's Indonesian, from Lombok I think.