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					Originally Posted by Sajen
					
				 
				Ian is correct, Thai in origin, the engraving is the giveaway, would guess early 20th century. Nice complete piece, I would personally clean the blade. 
 
Regards, 
Detlef 
			
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 thanks for your input , just thinking what would be the best way to clean this blade ?