Zulfikar sold on ebay?

Sikh_soldier · 9th January 2008, 08:40 PM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=002

I read on this forum that these swords are impractical how come a senior fellow member has purchased at such a high price?

Not a good example for us young'uns

..........or is it?

dennee · 9th January 2008, 09:48 PM

I think that most of us would be buying few swords if only for their practicality (there is, however, practicality in a good profit)! As for practicality once upon a time, many historical weapon forms are impractical, or at least not as efficient as they might be, for a variety of reasons. Some of these, as early examples, are quite valuable--at least to Artzi!! But that does not convey significance upon the modern reproductions.

Sikh_soldier · 9th January 2008, 11:13 PM

Thank you Dennee,

That makes a lot of sense, I had been previously put off in the past due to the criticism of such pieces, whilst all along I do love these type of pieces for their Audacious and flamboyant design.

I had just thought that although nice to look at they were not a good investment.

Jim McDougall · 10th January 2008, 01:40 AM

Swords of this form would be considered relatively scarce, and though not 'practical' from the usual combat use perspective, have obvious profound cultural and traditional significance. The weapon is quite well described, contrary to the flights of fancy often seen in auction descriptions, and if Artzi took it at this price I think we can be confident it is worth at least that amount if not more.

Best regards,
Jim

Emanuel · 10th January 2008, 03:16 AM

It may be impractical, but it's a beauty and a wootz beauty at that. I noticed that the market price of wootz blades has gone up in the past year. I'm thinking folks look to the collector's amrket for sound/safe investment.

Regards,
Emanuel

Jim McDougall · 10th January 2008, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manolo

It may be impractical, but it's a beauty and a wootz beauty at that. I noticed that the market price of wootz blades has gone up in the past year. I'm thinking folks look to the collector's amrket for sound/safe investment.

Regards,
Emanuel

The way the stock market and economy has been looking here in the U.S. lately...absolutely!

9th January 2008, 08:40 PM	#1
Sikh_soldier Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 87	Zulfikar sold on ebay? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=002 I read on this forum that these swords are impractical how come a senior fellow member has purchased at such a high price? Not a good example for us young'uns ..........or is it?

9th January 2008, 09:48 PM	#2
dennee Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: College Park, MD Posts: 186	I think that most of us would be buying few swords if only for their practicality (there is, however, practicality in a good profit)! As for practicality once upon a time, many historical weapon forms are impractical, or at least not as efficient as they might be, for a variety of reasons. Some of these, as early examples, are quite valuable--at least to Artzi!! But that does not convey significance upon the modern reproductions.

9th January 2008, 11:13 PM	#3
Sikh_soldier Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 87	Thank you Dennee, That makes a lot of sense, I had been previously put off in the past due to the criticism of such pieces, whilst all along I do love these type of pieces for their Audacious and flamboyant design. I had just thought that although nice to look at they were not a good investment.

10th January 2008, 01:40 AM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,905	Swords of this form would be considered relatively scarce, and though not 'practical' from the usual combat use perspective, have obvious profound cultural and traditional significance. The weapon is quite well described, contrary to the flights of fancy often seen in auction descriptions, and if Artzi took it at this price I think we can be confident it is worth at least that amount if not more. Best regards, Jim

10th January 2008, 03:16 AM	#5
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	It may be impractical, but it's a beauty and a wootz beauty at that. I noticed that the market price of wootz blades has gone up in the past year. I'm thinking folks look to the collector's amrket for sound/safe investment. Regards, Emanuel