From: mkoblic@uniserve.com   
      
   "Good soldier Schweik"  wrote in message   
   news:nvile5hujk122aouncdc0q1bghjjlgqr3o@4ax.com...   
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   > For the benefit of those who reside in countries where edged tools may   
   > be illegal here are a few photos taken at a traditional goods shop   
   > located in the basement of one of the new government buildings in   
   > Bangkok. All hand made.   
   >   
   > The Thai attitude seems to be, "You want a knife? You got money?"   
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   > The shop:   
   > http://img101.photolava.com/2009/10/30/image0031-vbbfwfuv.jpg   
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   > Gurkha Knives:   
   > http://img101.photolava.com/2009/10/30/image0033-bfgpuvtp.jpg   
   >   
   > Machetes? We got 'em too:   
   > http://img101.photolava.com/2009/10/30/image0034-zwnrh5kp.jpg   
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   Michael Koblic   
   Campbell River, BC   
      
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