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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc
Hello,
I am of the opinion this is NOT a Persian but an European trade blade.
I base my opinion on the configuration of the blade like the shape of the edge and the fullers.
Yes, the cross-guard appears to be Persian but this is the ONLY Persian feature I can distinguish in this example.
PS: In my opinion, the blade in the photo below is also an European (probably Solingen) trade blade.
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Several examples of carabela handles and crosspieces