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drac2k · 16th October 2022, 08:08 PM

I believe this to be a good working order gurade or shotel.It has a very substantial 32", possibly a European blade with a horn handle and some type of copper boss on the pommel. There is some wear on the corners where it appears lighter; was it a practice to sometimes dye the handles?

16th October 2022, 08:08 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Ethiopian Shotel or Gurade to share I believe this to be a good working order gurade or shotel.It has a very substantial 32", possibly a European blade with a horn handle and some type of copper boss on the pommel. There is some wear on the corners where it appears lighter; was it a practice to sometimes dye the handles? Attached Images