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Originally Posted by asomotif
Michael,
When would you say a mandau is from koetei ?
The rattanstrip on the scabbard. or the style of the handle or the combination ?
I have 4 scabbards with rattan strips now.
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Nice scabbards Willem!
On your question the hilt is of course a good tell.
The rattan stick along the scabbard is according to my experience more of an age indicator.
Michael