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|  9th July 2010, 10:14 AM | #1 | 
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			The scabbard was recently made and "antiqued" to fit the blade. The etch is recent as well. I should have mentioned that earlier. | 
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|  9th July 2010, 10:08 PM | #2 | 
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			Well, Charles, you got me there! (Where's that foot-in-mouth smilie?)    Nicely selected wood, especially for the stem! Need to admit that I brushed away a feeling regarding the flow at the crosspiece. Any pics? Regards, Kai | 
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|  10th July 2010, 09:28 AM | #3 | 
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			I second the feeling. Very nice wood! the etching is fantastic, too.
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|  12th July 2010, 04:27 PM | #4 | 
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			Beautiful blade, love the ganja being pattern welded. Is it a rehilt? The style of the handle looks to be of the 18th century type. The blade to me looks "newer", more 19th than 18th.
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