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Old 8th February 2005, 02:39 AM   #1
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I was lucky enough to handle this Pira! It is totally awesom!!!!!

Congratulations!
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Old 8th February 2005, 02:50 AM   #2
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That's a very cool sword, Shelley. Thanks for sharing!

BTW, how long is it?
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Old 8th February 2005, 03:23 AM   #3
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thanks for comments bsmstar and andrew.

the blade is 18" and 26 1/2" overall.
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Old 8th February 2005, 04:55 AM   #4
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MOST OF THE PIRA I HAVE SEEN WITH THE HORN HANDLES HAVE BEEN MORE RECENT. YOURS APPEARS TO BE A GOOD OLD EXAMPLE WITH A HISTORY OF USE IN ITS INTENDED FUNCTION, WHICH IS HARD TO COME BY.
CONGRADULATIONS ON A VERY NICE PIRA
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