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Old 29th April 2012, 11:36 PM   #3
Sajen
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Originally Posted by David
I was also closely following it and almost bid myself. I think the price is very reasonable. Looks Malay to me, no?
I would love to see this blade with an light etch...
Hello David,

I also think that the price is very reasonable. And my understanding tell me that it is a Malay kris or a Sulu kris, would like to read what Jose think about the okir work at the ferrule. An etch will bring out the real glory of this blade.

I am unsure about the scabbard, maybe the batang is attached wrong since the blade don't fit inside complete. I asked the seller about this but get the ignorant answer that this is normal by a kris like this. Also the horn tip don't look original. But think that this will be easy restore work.

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Detlef
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