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Old 19th October 2006, 01:13 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by mmontoro

Thanks Mmontoro yes it is ......It was rather late when I posted this thread...got a bit forgetful....

I was sceptical about the blade being European.... no maker's marks for instance....but still thought it nice. I agree the hilt was disappointing, I am sure that if it was a 'valued' Euro blade the hilt would also reflect this. The seller states that it is European.......there does seem to be a culture of the 'lost crusader' swords rehilted as Kaskara (more so) and Takouba, I think the seller may have 'enticed' interest by placing Kaskara in the title....oh....and the arabic script would have helped too
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