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Old 21st February 2013, 12:06 AM   #1
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picked this unknown item up on ebay recently for a price that couldn't be passed up. Once we figure out what it is, we can certainly make a new handle.
any guesses?
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Old 21st February 2013, 05:16 AM   #2
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Looks like a Siraui to me... so a curved knobby handle... how curved it up to you. Some were barely curved, and others so much that holding it conventionally with the edge out/down feels awkward.
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Old 21st February 2013, 07:06 AM   #3
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good catch on that one! i almost bid on it myself. yeah, i think it's siraui as well
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Old 21st February 2013, 12:44 PM   #4
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excellent! thanks!!!!
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Old 22nd February 2013, 11:01 AM   #5
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How long is the blade? Looks small and more like a piso raut to me. Utility knife, possibly vintage?

You'll also need a new scabbard.

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Old 23rd February 2013, 02:49 PM   #6
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Kai, i plan to do some cleaning of it today so just measured and it is 6.5"/16.25cm. Rather small.

Scabbards are a skill i'm still working to develope and yes it could have a better one. it is odd that it is so cut down, almost seems reworked from something else
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