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21st September 2008, 10:38 AM
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G'day
 Hello Khanjar and Freebooter, both pieces show obvious signs of hairpin lamination. Without cleaning it is not obvious in photos. I was quite stunned to get these with fitting scabbards, I love the shape and texture of these.Down the track I think they will display well and tell their own story. Thank you both for your interest, I wil add some photos. Cheers, Dan
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21st September 2008, 11:20 AM
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With flash.
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21st September 2008, 01:44 PM
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Neat! I also have always liked these! Have pictures of a pair of mine, somewhere.....
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21st September 2008, 02:21 PM
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Hello Bill
I enjoyed your Kachin dao post very much. The dao with ivory buttplate with lovely design is a beauty as is the other.Thank you for sharing. How many types of these daos are there?, These are not the topend variety. Would the handles be bamboo root? Cheers |
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21st September 2008, 05:54 PM
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Hi scratch, I think you have to clean and than etch the blades. You will find some nice laminations.
Regards Flavio 
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22nd September 2008, 02:12 PM
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Quote:
"There are at least four varieties, of which one with clear, wavy streaks of steel running down the blade, is the most valuable and appreciated." Hanson, O., "The Kachin, Their Customs & Traditions," (1913), p. 76. Yours might look something like this: 
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22nd September 2008, 06:18 PM
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Or like my one
Paolo |
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