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Originally Posted by RSWORD
Taking a guess here, I would start in the vicinity of Afghanistan. In the last 10 years, I have visited with a few folks that had toured there and they came back with quite a few edged weapons and often times, they seemed composite pieces like this one. Probably an older blade and cross guard that have been fitted with this handle and scabbard.
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Thanks Rick, although the age seems constant throughout the piece. Not that it proves anything by itself. If it is a combination, then everything seems to fit together well, unlike many of that type which obviously do not.
Hopefully more replies will expand on your thoughts.
Regards Stu