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4th May 2012, 06:46 PM | #1 |
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A REAL BEAUTY. FIRST RATE ALL THE WAY, GREAT BLADE WITH DESIGNS EXCEPTIONALLY WELL MADE SCABBARD WITH GREAT DESIGNS, AND TO TOP IT OFF A VERY WELL SHAPED RHINO HANDLE. IT DOSEN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT. CONGRADULATIONS AND THANKS FOR SHOWING IT.
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5th May 2012, 08:13 AM | #2 |
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The black heart
Thanks chaps.
Attached is an over exposed image of the reverse and an image of the black heart of Rhino horn. It is interesting that the hilt profile is the classic Luristan dagger and shortsword type. I would certainly like to explore the aspects that draw the Sudan and South Sudan regions as a point of origin. Martin, thank your the congrats. When mentioning the hilt, is it the hilt profile of the hilt material that helps your conclusions? Tim, please do offer more too if possible. I ask as the trade throughout the Sahel is massive and near impossible to grasp in its entirity. Teodor, Barry, thanks As a note, not that I'd expect it to be used as such but it makes for an interesting long push dagger with this hilt. Thanks Gav Last edited by freebooter; 5th May 2012 at 08:39 AM. |
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