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			Some more pics ...
		 
		
		
		
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			Here's a pic of the sword before it was cleaned and etched ...
		 
		
		
		
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			Great job Lorenz!  Nice piece......although unfortunately missing the middle silver bands. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Congrats, bro! It looks as if it carries a similar concept to my example, i.e. traditional methods were bypassed. I especially like the subtle flower on the bend...  
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	 
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			 Quote: 
	
   Am not an expert on these pieces. But them being larger makes me think so, too.Quote: 
	
   Yep, somebody surely decided to throw subtlety outside the window  
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