SHIELD .. your thoughts welcomed

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Originally Posted by Gavin Nugent

I've only seen one other and it was a very high end example, also red in colour.
Nothing comes to mind as far as origins but but the flavour to me is mid to north East African, however the internals, the grip, appears for the most to my eye as SEA.
I hope this tough nut is cracked as I was most intrigued with the previous example and most interest to know there is another of the type.

Gavin

appreciate your comments Gavin .... with the breadth of experience here surely someone will have some clear evidence .