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				Location: Western Visayas Philippines 
				
				
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			I agree with Mr. Detlef, it sure looks like a sunda pedang. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	But there appears to be no missing piece of wood. It just has a metal frame to exactly protect the wooden ferrule from chipping. These metal frames came about during the 19th to mid 20th century. Seems to be an afterthought after a lot of old wooden handles started to get broken inadvertently during handling. Just my humble opinion  | 
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