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Old 22nd January 2014, 05:09 PM   #4
spiral
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Originally Posted by taube
Thanks, Spiral.
What makes the blade "unreal"?
My thought was itīs just heavily used.
It is over 4mm thick on top and very stable.
Or is the whole manner of making that tells you itīs touristy?

Cheers,
taube.

I Have handled several very similar decorated late 20th century pieces,

All though in truth I don't the ones Ive seen had 4mm thick blades.

Is the blade tempered spring steel? ? or if bent stays bent? That's the most defining feature for real or not.

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