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Old 6th August 2018, 11:46 AM   #1
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Default RENCONG SCABBARD - translation request

Inspired by Gustav's splendid sikin, I found that I still have some pictures of a rencong scabbard with inscription.

Hopefully this will be something ledgible.

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Old 6th August 2018, 01:22 PM   #2
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Willem,


Can you please post a picture of the entire knife.


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Old 6th August 2018, 08:23 PM   #3
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I received the pictures of a fellow collector,
The entire weapon is a bit odd. the handle is not Original imo.
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Old 6th August 2018, 10:33 PM   #4
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Thanks Willem
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Old 27th August 2018, 12:12 PM   #5
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Bumping for some kind assistance on this (IMHO) unusual inscription.
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Old 27th August 2018, 01:52 PM   #6
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One person who might be able to translate the jaws is out of commission temporarily.
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