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Old 4th January 2010, 08:10 PM   #12
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That looks more like an inserted piece of wood which I've seen with a few scabbards made from quality hardwood. Maguindanao scabbards made from cheaper wood (especially rattan) usually have the notch carved from a single piece like in Rick's pic.
This kris has been in my collection for some time now. It is indeed an inserted piece of wood as Kai suggests, held in place by the silver bands.
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