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			Looks like a nice example of the form with true age .   
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	   ![]() A picture of the cartouche on the blade may tell us all something .  | 
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			we've been discussing this one... 'elsewhere' and there seems to me to be wootz under that rust and dirt. 
		
		
		
			P.S. Welcome the the forums Matt. ATB Gene  | 
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			Matt, show those latest pics here. They are showing the blade activity very much better than my enhanced version of your previous pic does.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Here are the newer blade shots.
		 
		
		
		
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			Nice sword. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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