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Old 12th June 2020, 07:56 PM   #1
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Default Rare Banda throwing knife

New baby in the collection : this special Banda (Vidri) throwing knife, a rare form. Crescent shape. 43.5 cm.
The handle is interesting, it's a classic Banda work. The others knives like this one, I know, have raw fiber grip.
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Old 13th June 2020, 06:52 PM   #2
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Rare until you find the chap with 3 of them . You have a wonderful collection.
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Old 13th June 2020, 07:04 PM   #3
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Really nice, the new baby!
Nice and infrequent, congratulations!
(and a little bit of envy ...)
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Old 13th June 2020, 10:34 PM   #4
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I know less than 10 in private and museum collection, do you know more ?
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Very nice and rare Luc.

Can you show please the grip binding in close-up?

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Old 15th June 2020, 08:08 PM   #6
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Close-up of the grip binding.
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Old 16th June 2020, 06:09 AM   #7
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Very nice!
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Old 16th June 2020, 12:33 PM   #8
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Very impressive piece Luc.
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