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27th December 2022, 09:11 PM | #1 |
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By no means an expert (barely a novice), but this reminded me a little of an item I posted herehttp://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24390 a while ago.
So, it might be a Surmene variant. Heavy speculation and guessing on my part. |
28th December 2022, 11:07 AM | #2 |
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Thanks for your info!
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29th December 2022, 01:31 AM | #3 |
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For me it's vintage "tourist/souvenir" knife from india.
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29th December 2022, 08:35 AM | #4 |
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How thick is the back of the blade?
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29th December 2022, 12:20 PM | #5 |
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If it was not for the scabbard, it looks Thai/sea, to me especially the guard?
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29th December 2022, 09:50 PM | #6 |
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A friend bought one like this piece in Thailand several years ago.
Best regards Carlos |
30th December 2022, 11:45 AM | #7 |
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I am with Tim and Carlos.
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29th December 2022, 03:09 PM | #8 |
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30th December 2022, 12:50 PM | #9 |
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28th January 2023, 12:40 PM | #10 | |
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I have attached pictures from a similar one I've sold not long ago. 40 cm long with a blade from 26 cm, 7 mm thick at the spine direct after the handle and a weight from 460 gram. Very sharp. When this knife wasn't made for use I don't know. Regards, Detlef |
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