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Old 3rd March 2023, 02:35 AM   #9
Gavin Nugent
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Originally Posted by Lee View Post
I wonder if the blade has come from a locally made machete as I have seen blades of similar length and form with the three crude fullers sold new with scales made from salvaged tire rubber riveted on in West Africa.

I have an example - not immediately at hand - of such a blade with an extender forte section mounted properly as a takouba.
I happen to have one here of the ilk... is this what you mean Lee?
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