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Old 15th July 2018, 11:46 AM   #6
BANDOOK
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Originally Posted by Ian
Hi Bandook,


I think Detlef is right. This is probably not one of the various forms of telek. That particular knife has a cruciform (cross-shaped) hilt, thought to derive perhaps from early Christian influences. The Oriental Arms web site has several examples of the telek for comparison.


Ian.
Thanks Ian
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