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Old 17th July 2012, 10:38 PM   #1
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Yessss.... it arrived in good shape.
Took some pictures next to atjeh sikins for comparison.
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Old 19th July 2012, 08:31 PM   #2
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A few daylight pictures.

Notice that the blade is a sikin, but much rougher in finish.
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Old 1st March 2013, 08:56 PM   #3
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I was checking out the RMV Leiden collection for anothe thread about a rare batak sword.
Found not what I wanted... but found 2 pics to add to this thread.
The first described as batak, and the second as karo.
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Old 1st April 2024, 10:36 PM   #4
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new find. It is the size of a small sikin.
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Old 1st April 2024, 11:55 PM   #5
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Congrats Willem,

Very nice sword in good condition and great patination overall!

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