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PUFF · 22nd July 2006, 07:23 AM

I 'm not a Lao 's weapon expert or collector. I do agree with you that sword could be made in 20th cent. IMHO: The sword 's not for household use. Some people keep a functional weapon for home defend (from animals and also bad guys). The blade 's not decorated enough to be ceremonial or dressing piece.

The sword seems to be custom made for that purpose. It 's my first time seeing such peening on the blade surface. Does anybody has a similar example?

22nd July 2006, 07:23 AM	#2
PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	I 'm not a Lao 's weapon expert or collector. I do agree with you that sword could be made in 20th cent. IMHO: The sword 's not for household use. Some people keep a functional weapon for home defend (from animals and also bad guys). The blade 's not decorated enough to be ceremonial or dressing piece. The sword seems to be custom made for that purpose. It 's my first time seeing such peening on the blade surface. Does anybody has a similar example?