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Old 29th April 2010, 05:57 PM   #1
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Hi
I would like to have some information about this blade. Could any of you give me some idea as to possible age, origin,Africa?? Asia??

Could it be ivory?

I would appreciate any comments or information you may have.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
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Old 29th April 2010, 06:45 PM   #2
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Brazil is my guess. Faca da ponta is what they call it.
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Old 29th April 2010, 08:06 PM   #3
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES
Brazil is my guess. Faca da ponta is what they call it.

Perfect!!!
You can see anothers similars...
http://www.knifeco.ppg.br/classicas.htm

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Old 29th April 2010, 08:12 PM   #4
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yup, brazilian faca da ponta
nice little knives:

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Old 29th April 2010, 11:18 PM   #5
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Many thanks!

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Old 29th April 2010, 11:22 PM   #6
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Yes.
"Faca de ponta"...the knife from the robbers Northeastern Brazil. Know as "cangaceiros"
How old can be?

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