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Old 9th September 2019, 10:15 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by ariel
The title was deliberately shortened; the full version would sound something like " The oldest dated Khyber I can recall"
The date is acid etched on the blade: 229H ( 1229, of course), i.e. 1813 in Gregorian.

The handle was damaged, and the bolster and tangband are made of brass.

Any criticisms or doubts?
Hello Ariel,

You normally have very sensitive antennas.

Didn't they start twitching?!
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