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Old 25th September 2013, 09:33 AM   #22
Iain
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Originally Posted by TVV
Very nice gurda markings. Iain, is this takouba double or single edged? If double, was the blade originally like that?

Teodor
Hi Teodor,

Thre sickles and astral configurations are present on one side of the blade only. This was originally a single edged backsword blade, modified to be double edged in these mounts. There's a well worn ricasso as well.

This one has seen a lot of use and repeat sharpening in it's life and the mounts are decently old.

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