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			Hello, 
		
		
		
			Sharing a newly-commissioned balaraw (balarao/ badaw) knife. Made by a bladesmith from Mindoro. OAL: 16.5 inches/ blade: 8 inches Scabbard (and hilt): narra hardwood. The scabbard has 3 semi-precious stones: black onyx, tiger's eye and cat's eye Enjoy  | 
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				Location: The Aussie Bush 
				
				
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			A very close facsimile of the Mandayan knife.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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