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Rich · 11th September 2010, 11:55 AM

Peter -

Thanks for the id. I'd never seen one of this type before. The twisted handle is what made me doubt its Japanese origin. Thanks again,

Rich S
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Richard Stein, PhD
Old Puukkophile
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Japanese Sword Guide
http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/nihonto.htm

11th September 2010, 11:55 AM	#8
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	Peter - Thanks for the id. I'd never seen one of this type before. The twisted handle is what made me doubt its Japanese origin. Thanks again, Rich S ------------------------------------------------------- Richard Stein, PhD Old Puukkophile NKCA Life Member Japanese Sword Guide http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/nihonto.htm