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Old 3rd March 2010, 08:19 AM   #3
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Hi,

I cannot help you witht he inscriptions (my guess would be the Seven Sleepers' names, but it is just a wild guess), but the date looks like 1795/96 when converted to Gregorian.

Have you tried etching the blade? I have a strong suspicion it is damascus.

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Teodor
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