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Daggers Forged in Fire

Of the countless weapons bought and sold every day around the world, relatively few can be considered a valued part of a cultural heritage. Fewer still are thought to contain some element of the supernatural. The traditional dagger known as the is an exception. Indigenous to Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, the (or ) is a precious cultural artifact that played a significant role in the history of the region

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