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					Originally Posted by David
					
				 
				Thanks for your example Rick as well as your close-ups Ron. 
I'm not sure that the Kampilan pic isn't just darkened from age rather than intentionally. That's what i'd like to know for sure.  
Nice kris Ron.     
			
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 David, I got this kampilan from a source totally ignorant of its origin .
This blade is original in its finish; IMO any staining would be from age or use only .