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Old 6th May 2006, 02:21 AM   #2
RobT
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Default Bade Bade

Hi Spunjer,
I believe the hilt is called tumbak lada (pepper crusher) but I believe the type of blade is a bade bade. The blade looks old and authentic. The hilt, while correctly made, appears to be too big for this particular blade. So it would appear that this is a married piece with the hilt and sheath en suite but with the blade belonging to a separate dress. There is nothing tourist however.
Sincerely,
RobT
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