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Old 25th December 2009, 01:29 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by Robert Coleman
Hello Gene,
At one time I saw a couple of picture of a knife like this being used by a Tibetan Monk in one of their ceremonies. The pictures did not show the hilt but the blade was curved and looked to be about 8 to 10 inches in length. I remember that the blade was described as being very sharp and having a serrated edge. I've been digging around in this rust bucket that I call a brain an haven't as yet remembered where I saw the pictures.
I'm happy to hear you received the e-card and you are more than welcome.

Robert

Hi Robert,
Thats interesting.
According to the never wrong Wiki, reaping sickles are usually serrated (but I've never seen one with fine teeth like this).
Here are some more pictures:



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