Oh well, time to display my ignorance I guess. I believe the sword Jens shows is a Sosun pattah with an Indo/Muslim hilt. Given the T-rib, I would guess it was from somewhere around Afghanistan. As to why it's so special, aside from the fact that it's a really beautiful sword, I have no idea. What I don't understand is that the sword that Rick shows is appears to be a kirach with a Hindu basket hilt. I know I'm missing something and it's going to be something very obvious and I'm going to feel like a jerk.
Sincerely,
RobT
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