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			Ariel I think that is reasonable for now. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	And the scabbard could also be brass or bronze. I do think the hilt is very recent. Again I'm with Ariel so far on it being a composite with Indian parts.  | 
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			Ariel & Jose, thanks for the assessments. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Jose, how recent would you say the hilt is?  | 
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			I agree with the Indian origin but I believe that, it is not older than 20 century. From what I see, the blade appeart to be a modern attempt to replicate wootz.   
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	 
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			Ok i'll play with you too. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Old blade end of 19th c. and wootz Scabbard 20th c. early tourist object 1900. Hilt late 20th. c. All from India.  
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			Marius & Kubur, thanks for sharing your opinions on this knife.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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