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Old 16th March 2006, 03:13 AM   #29
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Originally Posted by PUFF

Like Ian said, the little metal plate 's not that uncommon. But from my exp. it is usually associated with metal encased handle (for older metro sword) or metal ferrule (modern one). This also shows that the smith put efforts on his craft.
Puff, what do you mean by "metro sword"?
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