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kai · 5th February 2021, 01:41 PM

Hello Séverin,

Congrats, you did very well!

This is a coteng and seems to be a genuine ensemble. Coteng tend to be more rustic (both, for the fittings as well as the often imported blades) than their cousin, the tajong. The tin tamin is not common but fits right in there.

I believe the hilt's nose got already repaired during active use; another restoration wouldn't hurt and look much better IMVHO.

In case you give it a gentle cleaning, please have a close look if the hilt is made from more than 1 piece of wood (repairs at the base of the hilt are very common).

Regards,
Kai

5th February 2021, 01:41 PM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,218	Hello Séverin, Congrats, you did very well! This is a coteng and seems to be a genuine ensemble. Coteng tend to be more rustic (both, for the fittings as well as the often imported blades) than their cousin, the tajong. The tin tamin is not common but fits right in there. I believe the hilt's nose got already repaired during active use; another restoration wouldn't hurt and look much better IMVHO. In case you give it a gentle cleaning, please have a close look if the hilt is made from more than 1 piece of wood (repairs at the base of the hilt are very common). Regards, Kai Last edited by kai; 5th February 2021 at 01:51 PM.