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Battara · 23rd January 2016, 07:59 PM

Thank you folks.

Yes the blade was laminated. I had to polish out some later vise teeth marks in the blade. However the owner wanted to etch the blade himself.

Sajen - thank you for reminding me of my little gaf: I forgot to post the top of the pommel. As per request, I also placed a polished horn inlay inside the ivory inlay, like some of these examples have.

Here is that picture:

23rd January 2016, 07:59 PM	#11
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Thank you folks. Yes the blade was laminated. I had to polish out some later vise teeth marks in the blade. However the owner wanted to etch the blade himself. Sajen - thank you for reminding me of my little gaf: I forgot to post the top of the pommel. As per request, I also placed a polished horn inlay inside the ivory inlay, like some of these examples have. Here is that picture: Attached Images Last edited by Battara; 24th January 2016 at 06:11 AM.