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  1. 7th July 11, 07:22 AM #1
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    My favorite sgian was made by a fellow Xmarker. He forged the Damascus steel blade from a used Harley-Davidson chain, added a hand-carved African blackwood handle with sterling fittings and an amethyst in the hilt. I seldom carry any other sgian.



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    Quote Originally Posted by McFarkus View Post
    He forged the Damascus steel blade from a used Harley-Davidson chain... <snip>
    Really?!?! That's a pretty cool story and a really nice looking sgian too
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