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Old 8th March 2012, 11:58 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Indianajones
Hi, this blade is not a version from the Bidayuh or Land-Dayak (S.W Sarawak) which usually have an angle in the blade (at short distance of the grip) and the grip the same form handle but not perforated?!??
I could be wrong here, but thought to bring it up in case I'm wright
Nice quality and unusual piece! Congrats
A jimpul is an Iban sword, not a landdayak sword.
Hilt is absolutely Murut! And a very interesting one...

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