27th February 2006, 09:47 AM | #1 |
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Location: England, Northumberland
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Odd European piso padang
Nice solid example this, which I got yesterday, along with "Cut & thrust weapons" by Wagner...what a book!!!
Blade is interesting as it seems to have a laminated effect in construction and a blunt edge for a good 3inch after the guard. Looks like local construction in that way but stamped under the langlet is "D. Peres" From what I can find on them, they were a German cutlery company better known for knives. Anyone have any idea if they were trading with Sumatra and when? Cheers Andy |
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