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25th July 2010, 12:29 AM
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This does not strike me as Balkin seems Greek maybe Crete? Still I really like it.
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25th July 2010, 06:21 AM
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Thanks mate, I do like it  The handle shape has me puzzled a bit. I'd even considered Russian. Best Gene |
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25th July 2010, 06:43 AM
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Hello,
100% not Russian I also think that's Cretan |
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25th July 2010, 11:50 AM
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 But why Crete? Isn't the hilt form wrong? |
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25th July 2010, 01:29 PM
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Actually this is not from crete looking at the small studs on the hilt and that tiny brass sleeve by the choil I think this could be Bosnian?
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25th July 2010, 03:42 PM
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Just a small correction - it's knife, not a dagger.
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25th July 2010, 03:59 PM
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25th July 2010, 04:47 PM
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