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BluErf · 5th July 2009, 02:29 AM

Hi,

The hilt is of wood, which had been stained black, in Pattani tradition.

The blade is not bad, but the strong point is really the sheath and the hilt. They are a good example of the very high level of finesse achieved by the N Malayan craftsmen.

5th July 2009, 02:29 AM	#1
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Hi, The hilt is of wood, which had been stained black, in Pattani tradition. The blade is not bad, but the strong point is really the sheath and the hilt. They are a good example of the very high level of finesse achieved by the N Malayan craftsmen.