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Old 5th February 2009, 04:14 AM   #16
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Hi Gene, Well it looks 20th century to me, either India or Nepal, Its nice & I wonder if its been made out of an older piece of reclaimed steel perhaps?

I have seen a similar pattern steel in a Sikh Kirpan but never truly deduced what it was. I think shear steel is quite likely though.

I know its a nice & interesting piece you have there.

Spiral

Hi Spiral,
Thanks for replying.

If you come across any pics of have any further thoughs

Cheers
Gene
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