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Tim Simmons · 19th June 2006, 08:55 PM

There is indeed the likelihood that this is a complete fabrication. looking at the tang again, even if it had undergone professional conservation it is as fresh as yesterday. Look at the tang on my tombak, most certainly not 16th century

and has been in fruit acid for a week.

19th June 2006, 08:55 PM	#20
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,739	There is indeed the likelihood that this is a complete fabrication. looking at the tang again, even if it had undergone professional conservation it is as fresh as yesterday. Look at the tang on my tombak, most certainly not 16th century and has been in fruit acid for a week. Attached Images Last edited by Tim Simmons; 19th June 2006 at 09:15 PM.