21st December 2013, 08:25 PM | #1 |
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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. |
21st December 2013, 08:43 PM | #2 |
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Merry Christmas Detlef!
What a beauty! Kind regards, Maurice |
21st December 2013, 09:27 PM | #3 |
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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!
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21st December 2013, 09:57 PM | #4 |
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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 |
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Great example Detlef. Froliche Weilnachsten indeed!
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22nd December 2013, 02:02 AM | #7 |
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definitely an older piece, Detlef! nice complete example! you got yourself an early christmas present, lol. congratulations!!!
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CONGRADULATIONS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS. ITS A NICE OLDER COMPLETE EXAMPLE WITH A BIT X-TRA WITH THE DESIGN ON THE GAURD
FELIZ MINASBAD |
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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 |
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22nd December 2013, 10:27 AM | #11 |
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Detlef,
That is beautiful, and rare, and in wonderful condition! So happy for you. Steve |
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22nd December 2013, 03:30 PM | #13 |
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Detlef, you are a lucky man !! Is a great piece, congratulations !!
Best regards Carlos |
22nd December 2013, 03:51 PM | #14 |
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Congratulations!
Nice catch, complete with all features and as a bonus the blade shape (pointy) is a rare variation, too. Michael |
22nd December 2013, 06:18 PM | #15 |
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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) |
22nd December 2013, 06:36 PM | #16 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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