[fernando]

Frankly, i wasn't going to buy this, buy i counter-offered a (bargain?) price and the seller immediately let it go.
Can the Forumites tell where this is from ?
I guess it is a cerimonial item and not an efective weapon (tool), judging by the blade ends; but what do i know?
The previous owner had covered both blade and handle with varnish, which i removed with celulose solvent. However there is a kind of a white round paint in one of the blade sides, that resisted (mussle) removal; could this be an intentional mark ? well, i don't think so, but wonder why it doesn't come off with such a strong solvent
Thanks a lot for your coments
Fernando

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