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Old 16th September 2006, 03:23 PM   #2
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Would like to know more about this. Ebay seller said "ceremonial." I know that copper can be an important metal in some cultures. Any ideas if this is real or tourist? Blade came loose. Would also like to know how to resecure it.
Bill

These daggers are not meant for war they are more like status symbols and the copper ones are usually meant for the chiefs and persons of high social status in the tribe. You can use some epoxy or super glue to secure the blade.

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