new jambiya name (( Lightning ))

kahnjar1 · 7th October 2011, 08:52 PM

On any curve there must be a point of balance, dictated by the weight of each end. Unfortunately I can not access any of my long Jambiya at present to check this out, but I suspect that each will have a point at which it balances on the edge.
Maybe Lew could check out one of his to see if my theory is correct??
Regards Stu

Lew · 7th October 2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kahnjar1

On any curve there must be a point of balance, dictated by the weight of each end. Unfortunately I can not access any of my long Jambiya at present to check this out, but I suspect that each will have a point at which it balances on the edge.
Maybe Lew could check out one of his to see if my theory is correct??
Regards Stu

Stu

I already tried it with no luck. What I find interesting is that the dagger always seems to want to pop up on it's edge. Restless blade syndrome I guess

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kahnjar1 · 7th October 2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lew

Stu

I already tried it with no luck. What I find interesting is that the dagger always seems to want to pop up on it's edge. Restless blade syndrome I guess

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....interesting. Strong magnet???

As an aside I had seen that vid before but never gave it much thought. If Steve is watching he might have some ideas as his knowledge of (particularly) Yemeni daggers is vast. Would be interesting to know if he has ever seen this "in the flesh".
Stu

David · 7th October 2011, 11:04 PM

Well i don't think there is anything magnetic or magical about it. It is just good weight distribution. Belly dance swords balance on edge like this as well.

Jim McDougall · 8th October 2011, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by David

Well i don't think there is anything magnetic or magical about it. It is just good weight distribution. Belly dance swords balance on edge like this as well.

I had some bizarre dejavu thoughts recalling the belly dancing sword discussions here it seems lifetimes ago! Thanks very much for the correction on the Indonesian event, I hadnt checked the dates and did not recall correctly.

David · 8th October 2011, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

I had some bizarre dejavu thoughts recalling the belly dancing sword discussions here it seems lifetimes ago! Thanks very much for the correction on the Indonesian event, I hadnt checked the dates and did not recall correctly.

No problem Jim. The belly dance swords was on my mind because i was just shooting belly dancers last night.

I don't recall the thread. Is it worth looking up...

Atlantia · 8th October 2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by David

The belly dance swords was on my mind because i was just shooting belly dancers last night.

Do you need a permit for that?

7th October 2011, 08:52 PM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,799	On any curve there must be a point of balance, dictated by the weight of each end. Unfortunately I can not access any of my long Jambiya at present to check this out, but I suspect that each will have a point at which it balances on the edge. Maybe Lew could check out one of his to see if my theory is correct?? Regards Stu

7th October 2011, 11:04 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,229	Well i don't think there is anything magnetic or magical about it. It is just good weight distribution. Belly dance swords balance on edge like this as well.