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			Oliver may have a point: grips widening toward  the crossguard indeed look Caucasian. Niello was done in Turkey, Iran, Greece.... 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			He is correct, however: the markings (if any) may be hugely informative. Let's wait for the customs:-) Last edited by ariel; 8th May 2017 at 02:15 PM.  | 
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