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Old 31st December 2007, 03:26 AM   #4
Montino Bourbon
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And I need some translation. My friend says that it's some kind of archaic Arabic script, what with the arrows and all.

The handle is almost as long as the blade, which has a VERY pronounced curve.

Also, is the decoration on the scabbard koftgari or niello?
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