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[Kubur]

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Hi Kubur,
Since North African blades often tried to imitate European, and Indian armorers did as well, it is hard to say, but this seems made in India.

Hi Jim,

Agreed!
South Indian three fullers are larger and not completely parrallel (unlike the takouba's ones), wider at the ricasso.

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

As I had noted, I have seen numerous instances where Sudanese blades have ended up in Indian mounts

Mmmm I never ever saw that, like mercenary I would like to see evidences.