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Hello Steve,
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Any laminations and/or inserted edge? It looks well made: Even if it is a tad thin for a somewhat longer blade, it may well be earlier. Also the scabbard looks better than most pieces that apparently got crafted for selling to GIs: While the carving is not comparable with 19th century pieces, the wood seems to be of higher quality - can you verify the hardwood/quality? Regards, Kai |
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Hello Kai,
It’s a well made blade with a hardened edge. The wood and craftsmanship are good but I don’t know the type of wood. I think it was probably new when bought, but made by an experienced maker. Thanks for your observations. Steve |
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Hello Steve,
There is a chance that the blade may be older and recycled (despite the intact edge). Could you add a pic of the reverse side of the blade, please? Quote:
Regards, Kai |
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Kai,
Here is a picture of the reverse side of the blade. It shows the hardened edge. Also, pictures of a smaller talibon with a scabbard made from the same reddish wood. Might it be Narra? Both scabbards do seem to be brittle wood. Thanks, Steve |
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Hi Steve:
Thanks for the extra pics. I'm not seeing anything here to suggest that the blade is an older one that has been refitted. It all looks WWII vintage to me. Part of the inscription seems to be obscured by one of the rattan strips. I'm thinking that the "M...M 3/c" probably refers to "Machinist Mate third class" which would be this guy's navy rank. Ian |
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Hello Steve,
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A pic of the broken area of the second scabbard might also help... (Taken with lots of light, preferably in full sun!) Regards, Kai |
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