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Old 14th March 2019, 11:58 PM   #15
Jim McDougall
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Originally Posted by roanoa
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SEIF (SAIF) = DOUBLE EDGED STRAIGHT BLADE
GURADE (GORADE) = CURVED BLADE (USUALLY SINGLE EDGE)
SHOTEL = DOUBLE EDGED SICKLE SHAPED

Nothing to do with shape of hilt or material. European "D" hilts are found fitted to gurade, though a lot of gurade are fitted with horn or wood grips.

Cheers, RON


Perfect!!! Thanks Ron!
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