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Old 4th August 2023, 11:27 PM   #1
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Hello Ian, there are no guided parts.
The whole is entirely of brass.
Being made of brass might fit for a blade used for fishing. No corrosion in salt water.
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Old 5th August 2023, 12:52 AM   #2
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Albert, I can vouch for what Gustav has said about this source, I have more or less the same exhibit photo, taken a number of times over a +20 year period:- those tombak are on display in that museum.
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