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					Originally Posted by Lee  I wonder if the blade has come from a locally made machete as I have seen blades of similar length and form with the three crude fullers sold new with scales made from salvaged tire rubber riveted on in West Africa.
 I have an example - not immediately at hand - of such a blade with an extender forte section mounted properly as a takouba.
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 I happen to have one here of the ilk... is this what you mean Lee?