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the more i look at it, the more it looks like it started off as a regular barung, then instead of having a curved blade, the panday decided to go straight across...
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Nov 2004
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The little stones (?) set in the handle are an interesting touch I've never seen before .
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wow, didn't even noticed that... thanks, Rick! here are some close ups. me thinks they're diamonds
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Nov 2004
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If by diamonds you mean Yakut, then I concur .
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haha, yup... CZ perhaps?
nevertheless, this is the first time i've seen a barung decorated with stones as well. odd in that i understand the owner wanted to jazz up his sidepiece, but i'm perplexed as to why he used jute as ferrule... |
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Probably rose-cut quartz; and possibly the jute wrap would recommend him as a serious fighter; a silver puunto would slip around quite a bit in a bloody hand .
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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These stones could be talismanic.............
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