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Just lucky with the timing on this for keep an eye out it will come
Cheers D

Researched the name the closest translations came up as follows:
14 Potel euni
Potel - Hotel
euni - short for Eunice or sexy
Eunice Louisiana is not far from Kentucky where I got it from
So...

Oz Tried to PM the photos but couldn't work it out seem to only let me search for web pages not a photo from my folders??
for some reason

not sure on this, I will have to look into this magic substance you speak off now.
also as a newb could I PM you a better photo for judgement, so maybe you can confirm if it is as good as I think...

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An original ebay photo of the tang, all have done is clean it by hand a little with autosol, the tail still has rust etc on it but the rest is mint

Oz the resized photos for uploading don't do it justice in the slightest
the grind lines on the blade face and all faces for that matter look original with no resanding or rebuffing all edges are...

Patience is the virtue, just a matter of setting your sights (& budget) and waiting and hoping for the right 1 to hear your calling
Cheers D

I like our way of thinking Hirlau
I am in no rush with it yet and have it soaking in neetsfoot for now just to refresh the horn a bit so will look if anything can be found on it
Cheers D

Some other very minor warping & minor edge chips to the scales but other wise excellent:y
Needs a serious honing but, it is nearly safe enough for the kids to play with LOL

Finally arrived from eBay and what a score, it is way better nick than expected, this is what I bid on and won for $61 USD with $10 USD shipping to Australia
140390
which i think is a bargain...