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Old 29th July 2006, 08:42 PM   #1
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Hi,
I attach inscription on the blade, spine and scabbard ring.
Thank you!!!
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Old 29th July 2006, 11:32 PM   #2
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I have a feeling that the whole might be even prettier than the part
Can we see the whole picture? Not that it will help you in translation, but ... indulge us, please.
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Old 30th July 2006, 12:16 AM   #3
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Ariel, this is a very pretty damascus blade, my reluctance in pic posting stems form having a very good close up camera, but distance is another matter all together...
But since you asked
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Old 30th July 2006, 01:52 AM   #4
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It was worth asking for!!!
Indeed, beautiful blade, with gorgeous fullers. If, on top of it, it is wootz, you are a very lucky man! Congratulations!
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