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|  5th April 2015, 08:36 PM | #1 | 
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			I remember too Charles had posted one with a similar handle and guard. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16341 | 
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|  5th April 2015, 08:56 PM | #2 | |
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   Regards, Detlef | |
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|  1st July 2015, 01:01 AM | #3 | 
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			Just want to show the restored scabbard. Robert has done a great job. He has closed a big split in the wood and has worked new fittings for the scabbard. Now this dao look great again.      | 
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|  1st July 2015, 01:23 AM | #4 | 
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			Spectacular restoration, particularly the silver fittings!
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|  1st July 2015, 02:37 AM | #5 | 
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			Very nice restoration Detlef. It is an interesting cross-cultural mix. I managed to find pictures of my example. It is number 3 in the group below. This one has a squared-off end of the blade, in the Kachin style, but no marks to help identify the maker. Ian. Last edited by Ian; 1st July 2015 at 11:54 AM. | 
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|  1st July 2015, 03:18 AM | #6 | 
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			Beautiful dha ;the best attributes from many cultures !
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|  1st July 2015, 07:36 AM | #7 | |
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  I am very happy to be the current owner of this nice piece and that I was able to give it the attention it has missed for some time. Regards, Detlef | |
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|  1st July 2015, 07:32 AM | #8 | |
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 like said, the compliment has to go to Robert. Thank you for posting your nice example. I am a little bit unsure if this marks can be attributed to a special maker.   Regards, Detlef | |
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|  1st July 2015, 07:26 AM | #9 | |
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 the compliment has to go to Robert who has done this great job. The fittings are not from silver but from brass silver washed to correspond with the handle. Regards, Detlef | |
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|  1st July 2015, 07:40 AM | #10 | |
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 Yes my compliment was intended for Robert - outstanding and impressive work (as always). And congratulations to you on acquiring such an interesting item. Cheers, Russel | |
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|  1st July 2015, 11:03 AM | #11 | 
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			Beautiful restoration....such an interesting piece!
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