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Originally Posted by ariel
The title was deliberately shortened; the full version would sound something like " The oldest dated Khyber I can recall"
The date is acid etched on the blade: 229H ( 1229, of course), i.e. 1813 in Gregorian.
The handle was damaged, and the bolster and tangband are made of brass.
Any criticisms or doubts?
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The presented etching sample causes me great doubts about the dating of 1813. Very big doubts.