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|  21st January 2018, 11:56 AM | #3 | 
| Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK 
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			I am suspicious of anything with a hex nut instead of peening on the pommel end. The guarded hilt is not traditional & appears more suited to a weapon. I suspect a marriage not made in heaven. might even have a rat tail rod tang welded to  the blade near the guard. I'd disassemble the hilt to check it before you actually hit anything with it.    | 
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