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Old 27th April 2007, 02:03 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by dennee
I wouldn't mind a closer look at the blade and hilt. Overall, it looks Bhutanese. The scabbard is typical Bhutanese as is the blunt shape of the blade tip. The hilt seems kinda crude, but I can't see it that well. It may be simply that the the typical chain/wire or rayskin grip cover has been removed as has a metal pommel cap (instead of the more characteristic pierced "gubor" pommel) and the typical reeded brass band at the base of the hilt, revealing the wood (reeded octagonal) beneath.

Hope these are better. How old do you think this is?

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