Now really, I have get a Minasbad :D

Sajen · 21st December 2013, 08:25 PM

Here is my Christmas present, a wrong described Minasbad. The seller has described it as African sword and since I just have sold something I was able to afford it, only two other bidder going to get it.
Here the pictures from the seller.

Maurice · 21st December 2013, 08:43 PM

Merry Christmas Detlef!

What a beauty!

Kind regards,
Maurice

CharlesS · 21st December 2013, 09:27 PM

A very nice example! I have never seen rattan woven like that, but I have never seen rattan that wide woven at all....very cool look!

Sajen · 21st December 2013, 09:57 PM

Maurice,

Merry Christmas to you and your family also! And thank you.

Charles,

I am with you, I also have never seen before this way rattan binding.

The complete sword with scabbard is in a very good condition with the exception of the small missing piece of wood at the mouth of the scabbard. Have already asked the seller if he still keep this piece of wood but haven't answer until now.

Best regards,

Detlef

Battara · 21st December 2013, 11:36 PM

Great example Detlef. Froliche Weilnachsten indeed!

Sajen · 21st December 2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Great example Detlef. Froliche Weilnachsten indeed!

Thank you Jose!

Spunjer · 22nd December 2013, 02:02 AM

definitely an older piece, Detlef! nice complete example! you got yourself an early christmas present, lol. congratulations!!!

VANDOO · 22nd December 2013, 05:14 AM

CONGRADULATIONS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS. ITS A NICE OLDER COMPLETE EXAMPLE WITH A BIT X-TRA WITH THE DESIGN ON THE GAURD
FELIZ MINASBAD

Sajen · 22nd December 2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by VANDOO

CONGRADULATIONS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS. ITS A NICE OLDER COMPLETE EXAMPLE WITH A BIT X-TRA WITH THE DESIGN ON THE GAURD
FELIZ MINASBAD

Thank you Barry!

Sajen · 22nd December 2013, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunjer

definitely an older piece, Detlef! nice complete example! you got yourself an early christmas present, lol. congratulations!!!

Thank you Ron,

it coming from the States, so it will arrive here in Germany in the new year so it will be to late to lay it down under the Christmas tree!

Redards,

Detlef

Ferguson · 22nd December 2013, 10:27 AM

Detlef,
That is beautiful, and rare, and in wonderful condition! So happy for you.

Steve

Sajen · 22nd December 2013, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferguson

Detlef,
That is beautiful, and rare, and in wonderful condition! So happy for you.

Steve

Thank you Steve!

carlos · 22nd December 2013, 03:30 PM

Detlef, you are a lucky man !! Is a great piece, congratulations !!
Best regards
Carlos

VVV · 22nd December 2013, 03:51 PM

Congratulations!

Nice catch, complete with all features and as a bonus the blade shape (pointy) is a rare variation, too.

Michael

Sajen · 22nd December 2013, 06:18 PM

Thank you Carlos!

Michael, thank you as well! It would have been my question. All Minasbad I have seen has a rounded edge, it's the first one with a pointy blade. Do you know others with this blade shape?

(1) Uuups, forget this one: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=minasbad

Regards,

Detlef

ariel · 22nd December 2013, 06:36 PM

In the Stone's book it is lumped together with Parang Naburs.

While it is quite possible that the two are related, it is tremendously important to differentiate their construction and origin.
Many thanks for the education.
Happy New Year!

VVV · 22nd December 2013, 07:33 PM

Detlef, I have seen other ones, too. They are much more rare than the rounded version.

Ariel, on the description of "Parang Nabur" Stone managed to make 0 out of 100 correct (the pictures, the text, and the quoted reference as well are all wrong).

Michael

Sajen · 22nd December 2013, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVV

Detlef, I have seen other ones, too. They are much more rare than the rounded version.
Michael

Michael, nice to read!

kino · 24th December 2013, 02:14 AM

Congrats Sajen.
I have been in search for one similar. I like that clam shell type guard.
Can't wait to see the photos after you clean it up a bit.

Sajen · 24th December 2013, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kino

Congrats Sajen.
I have been in search for one similar. I like that clam shell type guard.
Can't wait to see the photos after you clean it up a bit.

Thank you Kino, will post pictures when I have received and given it some maintenance.

Regards,

Detlef

21st December 2013, 08:25 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,769	Now really, I have get a Minasbad :D Here is my Christmas present, a wrong described Minasbad. The seller has described it as African sword and since I just have sold something I was able to afford it, only two other bidder going to get it. Here the pictures from the seller. Attached Images

22nd December 2013, 06:18 PM	#15
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,769	Thank you Carlos! Michael, thank you as well! It would have been my question. All Minasbad I have seen has a rounded edge, it's the first one with a pointy blade. Do you know others with this blade shape? (1) Uuups, forget this one: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=minasbad Regards, Detlef Last edited by Sajen; 22nd December 2013 at 06:26 PM. Reason: (1)

21st December 2013, 08:43 PM	#2
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,342	Merry Christmas Detlef! What a beauty! Kind regards, Maurice

21st December 2013, 09:27 PM	#3
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	A very nice example! I have never seen rattan woven like that, but I have never seen rattan that wide woven at all....very cool look!

21st December 2013, 09:57 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,769	Maurice, Merry Christmas to you and your family also! And thank you. Charles, I am with you, I also have never seen before this way rattan binding. The complete sword with scabbard is in a very good condition with the exception of the small missing piece of wood at the mouth of the scabbard. Have already asked the seller if he still keep this piece of wood but haven't answer until now. Best regards, Detlef

21st December 2013, 11:36 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Great example Detlef. Froliche Weilnachsten indeed!

22nd December 2013, 02:02 AM	#7
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	definitely an older piece, Detlef! nice complete example! you got yourself an early christmas present, lol. congratulations!!!

22nd December 2013, 05:14 AM	#8
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	CONGRADULATIONS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS. ITS A NICE OLDER COMPLETE EXAMPLE WITH A BIT X-TRA WITH THE DESIGN ON THE GAURD FELIZ MINASBAD

22nd December 2013, 10:27 AM	#11
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Detlef, That is beautiful, and rare, and in wonderful condition! So happy for you. Steve

22nd December 2013, 03:30 PM	#13
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	Detlef, you are a lucky man !! Is a great piece, congratulations !! Best regards Carlos

22nd December 2013, 03:51 PM	#14
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Congratulations! Nice catch, complete with all features and as a bonus the blade shape (pointy) is a rare variation, too. Michael

22nd December 2013, 06:36 PM	#16
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	In the Stone's book it is lumped together with Parang Naburs. While it is quite possible that the two are related, it is tremendously important to differentiate their construction and origin. Many thanks for the education. Happy New Year!

22nd December 2013, 07:33 PM	#17
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Detlef, I have seen other ones, too. They are much more rare than the rounded version. Ariel, on the description of "Parang Nabur" Stone managed to make 0 out of 100 correct (the pictures, the text, and the quoted reference as well are all wrong). Michael

24th December 2013, 02:14 AM	#19
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,002	Congrats Sajen. I have been in search for one similar. I like that clam shell type guard. Can't wait to see the photos after you clean it up a bit.