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|  18th June 2011, 10:04 AM | #1 | 
| Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end 
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			Hi laEspadaAncha Great example. As you'll have seen while researching these, I have one myself (slight variation). I've seen a couple recently with activity in the steel. I'd definately have a look on yours as the blade looks like a very good quality example in any event! Congrats indeed. A lovely thing. Best Gene | 
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|  18th June 2011, 03:39 PM | #2 | 
| Member Join Date: Aug 2006 
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			Hello Dom and Gene,   Thank you both for your comments...  While maybe not quite as old as I had originally hoped, it is nonetheless a classic and authentic example of the form, and I definitely am pleased to be able to have it in my rather humble collection. Gene, I agree the blade is a quality blade, noticeably better IMO than my Omani example of the same period. Regards, Chris | 
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