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Old 25th July 2010, 12:29 AM   #1
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This does not strike me as Balkin seems Greek maybe Crete? Still I really like it.

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Old 25th July 2010, 06:21 AM   #2
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This does not strike me as Balkin seems Greek maybe Crete? Still I really like it.

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Hi Lew
Thanks mate, I do like it
The handle shape has me puzzled a bit. I'd even considered Russian.
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Old 25th July 2010, 06:43 AM   #3
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Hello,

100% not Russian

I also think that's Cretan
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Old 25th July 2010, 11:50 AM   #4
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100% not Russian

I also think that's Cretan
LOL, I did say I'd 'considered' it
But why Crete? Isn't the hilt form wrong?
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Actually this is not from crete looking at the small studs on the hilt and that tiny brass sleeve by the choil I think this could be Bosnian?
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Old 25th July 2010, 03:42 PM   #6
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Just a small correction - it's knife, not a dagger.
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Just a small correction - it's knife, not a dagger.
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