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Old 26th August 2022, 11:17 AM   #1
SidJ
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Default Info sought on this Mandau please

Hi
I would be grateful for advice on the type and age of this Borneo sword please. Single bevel. Copper wire binding. Wood hilt. Very sharp edge. 8mm thick spine at hilt.
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Old 26th August 2022, 04:24 PM   #2
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Difficult thing to date ,my guess would be end of the 19th early 20th century, nice enough example.
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Old 26th August 2022, 05:38 PM   #3
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The blade seems very nice. Try to clean and etch it.
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