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David · 29th January 2011, 06:12 PM

I don't usually hazard guesses on age, but i feel confident that your blade is an old one. Now that it is cleaned i think i will agree with Sajen that perhaps the gonjo is a later replacement. The level of erosion and look if the iron seems completely different from the blade itself.

kulbuntet · 30th January 2011, 05:04 AM

Im with David and Sajen.. Gonjo is replaced, but afther some more cleaning and a waragnan wash...stil nice piece! I like the medak, dont see them often anny more. Regards

amiles · 1st February 2011, 02:27 PM

Thanks again for all your help and suggestions.

Andy

29th January 2011, 06:12 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,261	I don't usually hazard guesses on age, but i feel confident that your blade is an old one. Now that it is cleaned i think i will agree with Sajen that perhaps the gonjo is a later replacement. The level of erosion and look if the iron seems completely different from the blade itself.

30th January 2011, 05:04 AM	#2
kulbuntet Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Posts: 159	Im with David and Sajen.. Gonjo is replaced, but afther some more cleaning and a waragnan wash...stil nice piece! I like the medak, dont see them often anny more. Regards

1st February 2011, 02:27 PM	#3
amiles Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London Posts: 5	Thanks again for all your help and suggestions. Andy