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			Now is that figure at the top of the hilt the Lion of St Mark? Or could it be the Lion from the Wizard of Oz?   
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	 
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 Point taken Gentlemen  
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			Heres a real one Tim, not like you poor imitation!  with a rare walrus handle in the figure shape of a chattanogatsssa canoe.  {the people are lyeing down in it as the boats been upturned in the whitewater rapids so you cant see them though.  
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	  } although it does resemble an Afghan cavalry sabre in certan light.    Study & learn.... ![]() Its always easier for those who can think outside of the the box they built for themselves.   Spiral  | 
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			I think we’ve lost it here folks, there no need for a cowardly attack on the lion. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	It’s time for lunch. I think I will have chicken. So, I am off to see the gizzard….  | 
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			*groan*   
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	![]() Okay, I can live with the parody, teasing and good-natured "ribbing". However, if you guys start slinging bad puns around, I will lock this thread down!  
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