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Hello all,
If anyone has any reference to this weapon as far as a similarity to some particular ethnicity , I would love to hear about it. It's 22" OAL Forged from W-2 roundstock. Giraffe and sterling handle. Thanks in advance Mark Williams |
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Well, it is a modern weapon and the bladesmith obviously had various models at his disposal. Thus, I do not think one can say that it is a "modern rendition of a such-and-such sword from such-and-such country".
However, to me the blade looks very much like a Tibetan Ke Tri. Any other flights of fancy? ![]() |
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forged bolster makes the blade similar to sikkins (Aceh klewangs)?......
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I'd say that is a verry subtile Wal-Mart style...
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Thanks for the input Guys.
Walmart ![]() A friend sent a link to some information on the Biawan. Looks very similar to the knives of that region. |
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Can you share the info? |
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Baiwan , Formosa , Taiwan .
The sword/knife under discussion being contemporary knifemaker's work ; only the tip could reasonably be considered as having any Taiwanese influence . http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=rukai Last edited by Rick; 25th October 2005 at 04:32 PM. Reason: Not enough coffee yet !! |
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Thanks for the link Rick.
I guess this will just be a bastard child. |
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