Scarey knife

Mark · 17th July 2005, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

It looks like a prison "shank", to me, Tim. Why do you think it was forged?

That was my first reaction, too, actually. Nothing in my past ... just a lot of movies and Discovery Channel programs.

Antonio Cejunior · 18th July 2005, 01:30 AM

If I may chime in

I think it is a wonderful piece actually. I like the wood, its flaws but also how it appears to be polished by use.
Having been to Angola (ex-Portuguese colony) and part of the Congo nation, I've seen some spears and machetes that at the time I did not looked with the same eyes as now.
Very interesting piece.

Rick · 18th July 2005, 03:36 AM

I enjoy these 'down and dirty' pieces too , they're very elemental and no doubt belonged to those in the lowest strata of whatever society they lived in .

Tim , from the pictures this dagger looks like it has dull edges ; does it ?

here's a rough and tumble piece from the Philippines .

18th July 2005, 03:36 AM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Pure Function I enjoy these 'down and dirty' pieces too , they're very elemental and no doubt belonged to those in the lowest strata of whatever society they lived in . Tim , from the pictures this dagger looks like it has dull edges ; does it ? here's a rough and tumble piece from the Philippines . Attached Images Last edited by Rick; 18th July 2005 at 03:51 AM.

18th July 2005, 01:30 AM	#2
Antonio Cejunior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Macau Posts: 294	If I may chime in I think it is a wonderful piece actually. I like the wood, its flaws but also how it appears to be polished by use. Having been to Angola (ex-Portuguese colony) and part of the Congo nation, I've seen some spears and machetes that at the time I did not looked with the same eyes as now. Very interesting piece.