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Old 24th October 2005, 10:20 PM   #1
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Default Garab/Talibon Handle Differences

Drooling at Charles perfect new Garab reminded me of;

Is the different colours/materials of the handle an indicator of age or origin?

Enclosed two examples to illustrate those I know of.

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Old 26th October 2005, 01:19 AM   #2
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What I've been finding interesting is the number and kind of different woods used within a given piece; often the sheath and hilt are of different woods, and often also, the sheath's front and back sides.
The black wood in the photo appears to be coloured or patinaed; where it is worn/chipped it is lighter?
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Yes that's correct regarding the black colour on the hilt.

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