Hello Maurice,
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Absolutely. Holes are definately not newly drilled!
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Sure, I'm seeing the patina and all...
However, is there really any wear (thread used for binding actually cutting into the originally drilled/carved wood)? (As in the penai you had.)
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I agree that it isn't a datu piece according the copper band on the hilt.
But I can't see why it should be for a boy because of the chubby blade.
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Speculation on my part. Will explain the line of reasoning later.
Regards,
Kai