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Old 17th August 2005, 02:19 PM   #14
Alam Shah
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Originally Posted by Rick
The blade seems quite a bit broader than the example in Stones .

If my feet were held to the fire I'd have to say that IMO this is a sword,keris of Bugis origin , battle sized and never had baca baca .
I kind of agree with you. With the picture comparison, this piece is broader and shorter. The term "keris kacukan" ("mixed keris" in malay) comes to mind. (Sorry rahman, 'borrowed' your term).
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