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10th February 2013, 02:35 PM | #1 |
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Hey Steve
I'm glad you finally decided to just go for it . It's a real beauty! Lew |
10th February 2013, 06:34 PM | #2 |
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Thank you gentlemen for your comments!
Jose, while I love these blades, and can tell a good one, I don’t really have a lot of knowledge about dating and the groups who made them. Do you think it’s Maranao because of the blade shape, the mounts, or the okir? Trying to learn! Thor, the blade is laminated, but it’s fairly low contrast. It is easy to see in person, but hard to capture in photos. The blade was polished when I got it, so I gave it an etch. Again, thanks to all who commented. Steve |
10th February 2013, 10:49 PM | #3 |
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Well (being a deep subject) I base this on the fact that these were mostly made on Mindanao, and especially on the okir style on the bottom of the scabbard.
Great question...... |
15th February 2013, 12:08 AM | #4 |
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Hi Steve
even if it's not my field at all, and my knowledge is approaching the zero when I'm watching your pics, I may understand your obstinateness to get it he is very handsome .... I wrote volontary "he", because "it" will not be a justice, for a such beauty as that you'r a lucky man, all my congratulations à + Dom |
15th February 2013, 03:49 AM | #5 |
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I really like the nice silver braid work...very nice get! Congrats!
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