Short and thick garab

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by Ian

Hi xas, that one cuts well. Could likely sever a limb without a lot of effort. The knife looks relatively new. Any age estimate?

Halloo Ian! Based on the spine thickness, robust and rounded-end tang (I saw this when I reset the blade), laminated construction, and well-detailed hilt, I would posit this to be a late 1800s garab

[Ian]

Originally Posted by xasterix

Halloo Ian! Based on the spine thickness, robust and rounded-end tang (I saw this when I reset the blade), laminated construction, and well-detailed hilt, I would posit this to be a late 1800s garab

Interesting. It's very well preserved for that period.

[Sajen]

The one in the up (sec. pic. in the middle) shows a very similar patination when I received it, the age it shows after I oiled the wood.

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by Sajen

The one in the up (sec. pic. in the middle) shows a very similar patination when I received it, the age it shows after I oiled the wood.

That one's really, really nice! The entourage isn't bad either

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by xasterix

That one's really, really nice! The entourage isn't bad either

Thank you Raymundo!