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Old 16th April 2008, 10:54 AM   #1
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Default Please, need help I.D and some code in this sword.

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This sword it seem not old but also not that recently made in my opinion.
The sheath made of leather.
Please, anyone could help to explain what is the meaning behind of simbols on this sword? ( stars , chinese word ? )
Very appreciated for the help and thank you.

Have a nice sun shine

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Old 16th April 2008, 01:54 PM   #2
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Can't help with the characters, but I will suggest that the acid-resist on the blade looks like very recent work.

Do you have any photos of the entire sword? Is it two-edged or single? Any curve at all?
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Old 17th April 2008, 12:54 PM   #3
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Can't help with the characters, but I will suggest that the acid-resist on the blade looks like very recent work.

Do you have any photos of the entire sword? Is it two-edged or single? Any curve at all?


Here are more fotos Andrew.
The blade is one edged.
This blade is straight but lentur (indonesia word), I dont know this word in English , Maybe Alan Maisey can help this word ( I hope)
Thank you Alan.

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Old 17th April 2008, 01:04 PM   #4
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Here are more fotos
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Old 17th April 2008, 01:09 PM   #5
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This is a newly made sword from China or even possibly from Indonesia.
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Old 17th April 2008, 01:43 PM   #6
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Thank you for the sharing information RSWORD
Is there any name for this kind of sword? I mean according the shape.
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