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7th October 2017, 08:17 PM
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Ivory Grip Kindjal, Qama. Activity in Blade.
Hello All,
Hope you are having a good day. What are you impressions of this Kindjal? Overall length:56 cm (22 in.) Blade length: 43.5 (17.1 in.) |
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7th October 2017, 08:20 PM
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Last edited by Jon MB; 7th October 2017 at 09:45 PM. |
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7th October 2017, 08:21 PM
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7th October 2017, 08:39 PM
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Vikingsword Staff
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The scales don't look like ivory.
The activity in the blade looks like acid etching to simulate a pattern welded core. Maybe I'm wrong... |
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7th October 2017, 08:59 PM
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Walrus ivory, which other similar examples reportedly have. Or possibly bone.
The fuller section looks to be inserted. I was initially inclined to think acid etching, but there is quite a contrast between the colours of the metal in that section. Last edited by Jon MB; 7th October 2017 at 09:46 PM. |
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7th October 2017, 09:46 PM
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Keris forum moderator
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I'm afraid i agree with Rick. The activity looks like an acid etch and the grip looks like bone, not walrus ivory. Of course, in hand or with different photos that opinion could change.
Handsome regardless. 
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