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|  5th July 2009, 02:29 AM | #4 | 
| Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore 
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			Hi, The hilt is of wood, which had been stained black, in Pattani tradition. The blade is not bad, but the strong point is really the sheath and the hilt. They are a good example of the very high level of finesse achieved by the N Malayan craftsmen. | 
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