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					Originally Posted by Ren Ren
					
				 
				The lack of similar items in books is a very weak argument. If I took it into account, I would have to admit the absence of Vietnam and Laos weapons in nature. And since Indochina’s weapons are the subject of my main interest, I know for sure that this is not so. 
			
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 I agree 100%
But i found in Elgood a blade very similar, he says "blade form frequently found on Arab swords in Syria and Arabia".
I think your sword was shortened at the ricasso.
This sword is really nice!