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Tim Simmons · 31st January 2010, 08:47 PM

Yeah I see it could be Chinese. The square guard and the circle element to the blade, the use of copper wire not unusual either. I have been searching for pictures to relate to an African origin but have not found what I am looking for. Except for a Ghanian parade sword the same size with a kinked blade but really quite different in overall design.

My wife insisted on getting a new puppy dog. It has eaten two of my books, each would now cost over £100 to replace which I cannot see my ability to do so. She does not seem to understood how cross I am.

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31st January 2010, 08:47 PM	#19
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	Yeah I see it could be Chinese. The square guard and the circle element to the blade, the use of copper wire not unusual either. I have been searching for pictures to relate to an African origin but have not found what I am looking for. Except for a Ghanian parade sword the same size with a kinked blade but really quite different in overall design. My wife insisted on getting a new puppy dog. It has eaten two of my books, each would now cost over £100 to replace which I cannot see my ability to do so. She does not seem to understood how cross I am. :