Hello Steve,
There is a chance that the blade may be older and recycled (despite the intact edge). Could you add a pic of the reverse side of the blade, please?
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The wood and craftsmanship are good but I don’t know the type of wood.
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Have you handled the rather brittle hardwood typical for antique scabbards from Samar & E Leyte?
Regards,
Kai