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Old 19th March 2010, 01:32 PM   #1
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Hi Guys,

I recently got this katar (46cm high, blade is 5.5cm wide) and would also like you guys to give me more info on it please, eg, date, place, your thoughts on it? Pics are below.










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Old 22nd March 2010, 04:34 PM   #2
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Old 22nd March 2010, 05:17 PM   #3
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Hi

Your katar dates from 1800-50 I would think central or northern India? the engraving on the side bars is nicley done.
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Old 23rd March 2010, 07:10 PM   #4
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Thanks for your reply louieblades, yeh the engraving is beautiful!
Anyone else got any comments?
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