Lee, 
 
Thank you for the close ups on the khanda and firangi. Very helpful observation on the metallurgical analysis; it's going in the evaluation toolbox. 
 
Jim, 
 
Thank you for your observations. I hadn't well observed how the Indian smith echoed the engraving on the blade in the koftgari. You helped me find more beauty in this sword. 
 
fernando, 
 
It's been 3 days since I made that last post, and I'm still trying to come to grips with 2008 being 11 years ago!
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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