Sarmatian Equipment Belt & Attachments

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Oh! A very nice buckle. The open-work looks like a tamga, very appropriate. :woot:

I'm going to make me one, I remember you said to use bronze instead of brass.

The akinakes pictured above has a leather holster with 4 "ears," but mamy originals were made from wood.

I'm not sure but I think this akinakes had leather on one side, would that be the tip of the blade sticking out :?

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Next question:
I've seen some different handle ends, ring shape, double curl, and the one you have Alanus.
Which one is accurat for 1C AD?