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David · 3rd December 2010, 01:56 PM

I think what Shahrial might have been suggesting (which is the question in my mind as well) was that this hilt might well have been a latter addition to this ensemble since it does not seem to quite fit. So we may be able to date the blade to circa 1900, but the hilt itself might well be much younger. This is only important since we do seem to be trying to date the appearance of geraham as a hilt material.

3rd December 2010, 01:56 PM	#18
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	I think what Shahrial might have been suggesting (which is the question in my mind as well) was that this hilt might well have been a latter addition to this ensemble since it does not seem to quite fit. So we may be able to date the blade to circa 1900, but the hilt itself might well be much younger. This is only important since we do seem to be trying to date the appearance of geraham as a hilt material.