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6th March 2017, 05:17 PM | #1 |
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Pala - antique or repro?!
I wonder about a Kilij/Pala I aquired not so long ago.
What do you think about it?! Is it Turkish? Is it antique? The blade has a perfect cutting build, sharp and nimble with several nicks like it has been used. Yet it is in very good condition and the koftgari is almost perfect. Marius |
6th March 2017, 05:18 PM | #2 |
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6th March 2017, 05:21 PM | #3 |
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Hi Marius,
Nothing wrong, all good. Excellent catch congrat! I want it!! Best Kubur |
6th March 2017, 06:45 PM | #4 |
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The grip is wood what makes me a little suspicious. On the other hand I was always intersted where they had so broad horns from.
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6th March 2017, 07:08 PM | #5 | |
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Possibly rhino but it looks somehow different fom another one I have. |
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6th March 2017, 07:11 PM | #6 |
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I do not think you have anything to worry about: 100% genuine.
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6th March 2017, 07:54 PM | #7 |
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Call me paranoid, but I suspect this to be brand new made in China.
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6th March 2017, 07:58 PM | #8 | |
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But horn also has these lengthwise structures. I think the horn is heated and bent in order to make a fitting piece for this type of hilt. Maybe the experts can comment on that... |
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