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Old 16th May 2017, 06:11 PM   #1
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Hello Yvain,

my first thought was China or Vietnam but all statements before are good as mine.

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Old 16th May 2017, 07:52 PM   #2
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Hello Yvain,

my first thought was China or Vietnam but all statements before are good as mine.

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I agree but gut feeling says Vietnamese, no Habuki.
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Old 18th May 2017, 04:17 PM   #3
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Very interesting sword.It makes me remind of Japanese"heiho"short swords as well.The only thing I can be certain about is that I never seen something like this in China,so would be vote for SE asia....not being helpful,I guess.Would be great if some knowledgeble member would supplements the information.
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Old 18th May 2017, 08:11 PM   #4
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Well lot of interesting thoughts here,thank you all !

I'm actually surprised that it is somewhat unique, I thought it was only my lack of knowledge that prevented me to know what it was !

Might post some of my other oddballs as well then !
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Old 19th May 2017, 06:19 PM   #5
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Well lot of interesting thoughts here,thank you all !

I'm actually surprised that it is somewhat unique, I thought it was only my lack of knowledge that prevented me to know what it was !

Might post some of my other oddballs as well then !
That's the whole deal here, we all learn together, just as with your interesting example! By all means, bring them on!
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