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Old 7th February 2010, 03:57 PM   #1
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Hi, i agree with above opinions about the blade, and it doesnt necessary have to be wootz for a dagger to be beautifull.
Regarding the scabbard finial a "dragon head" will not be the best addition. It should better be something similar with the scabbard endings bellow.
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Old 7th February 2010, 04:05 PM   #2
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Eftihis, You are right. The "dragon" tip relates more with Greek/Balkan scabbards. The "rose" or "bud" shaped final will be more appropriate on this one. Thanks!
and you're right about wootz, but it would've been nice bonus:-)
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Old 19th June 2011, 07:34 PM   #3
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it's summer time... so the "bud" has bloomed:-)
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Old 19th June 2011, 09:48 PM   #4
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Nice bud - where did you get it?
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Old 20th June 2011, 08:33 AM   #5
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Nice bud - where did you get it?
It's a new brass-cast, fitted and soldered to the tip, then re-engraved and slightly gold-plated.,

...the second restoration - the same bud but silver-plated finish
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