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14th July 2008, 04:29 PM
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Very nice, and an interesting variation Nacho. Thanks for sharing.
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15th July 2008, 04:27 AM
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inscription on blade
Hi David,
No, I don't know what the inscription says. I was hoping someone out there might be able to read it. |
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16th July 2008, 04:31 AM
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Sharing some pics
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16th July 2008, 05:17 AM
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Interesting gunongs, Nacho. Are the pommels ivory?
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16th July 2008, 05:32 AM
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Quote:
The blade with this kind of inscription is normally worn during war, and the wearer knew that "most probably he would not come back alive". |
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18th July 2008, 05:30 AM
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Inscriptions on the blade are sometimes called by the Tausug a Lakam...it could be in symbols or Jawi. Sometimes a prayer that this blade will never harm its master including its relatives and descendants when the blade falls into different hands. |
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