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archer · 7th January 2009, 11:05 PM

Hi, Any information on this one will be appreciated. The hilt has a repair where it sheared off, the blade and hilt appear to be all one piece. The scales had to have been removed for the repair. There doesn't appear to have ever had the usual band strap around the hilt. The scales appear original and smaller than most Kards. I've seen several scales mounted this way on kards and karuds recently. Is this original to an area or era or just a poor repair?

Thanks,
Steve

7th January 2009, 11:05 PM	#1
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Kard questions Hi, Any information on this one will be appreciated. The hilt has a repair where it sheared off, the blade and hilt appear to be all one piece. The scales had to have been removed for the repair. There doesn't appear to have ever had the usual band strap around the hilt. The scales appear original and smaller than most Kards. I've seen several scales mounted this way on kards and karuds recently. Is this original to an area or era or just a poor repair? Thanks, Steve Attached Images