Very Nice Congo Dagger.

Tim Simmons · 9th June 2007, 10:33 AM

Lew, my short sword has arrived and I am delighted. A nice old one.

Luc, I can see no reason to doubt that the scabbard is original. The cuts to the side and mouth of the scabbard fit the withdraw of the blade.

I am particularly pleased with the slight off centre alignment to favour a cut from one side as seen on so many weapons from India and elsewhere. I like the sculpted nature to the forging of the blade. The weapon has added strength and rigidity by tempering the blade with a very subtle twist in opposite directions. The centre of the twist is the bridge across the blade at the waist.

Lew · 9th June 2007, 03:41 PM

Tim

Very nice piece you have there I know it's a rare sword but the only thing that would have stopped me from bidding on it is the missing piece on the hilt but that is just my little quirk otherwise it is a lovely sword.

Congrats

Lew

Tim Simmons · 9th June 2007, 07:12 PM

Thanks Lew, that too made me hesitate but as nothing was missing and the break was clearly early in the weapons life, I felt it was not that detrimental. i look forward to when you receive your konda knife. I would like a good look at that rather nice engraved pattern.

Tim Simmons · 10th June 2007, 07:32 PM

While playing with this new toy I have discovered that apart from the sculptural beauty of this weapon. The twist makes it rather unpleasant. When thrust and met with resistance like a soft bodied creature, a human. The blade turns as it cuts. Nice.

Lew · 16th June 2007, 02:32 PM

The dagger arrived yesterday and it's a beauty.

Can't tell if the scabbard is original or not but it seems old and in good shape.

Lew

Flavio · 16th June 2007, 04:10 PM

Very nice Lew!!! Congratulations!! Is the brass sheet decorated with impression?

Tim Simmons · 16th June 2007, 06:36 PM

Very nice, if only I had the money for both at the time. I am getting so middle aged that I am thinking of wearing trousers instead of jeans

9th June 2007, 10:33 AM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	Lew, my short sword has arrived and I am delighted. A nice old one. Luc, I can see no reason to doubt that the scabbard is original. The cuts to the side and mouth of the scabbard fit the withdraw of the blade. I am particularly pleased with the slight off centre alignment to favour a cut from one side as seen on so many weapons from India and elsewhere. I like the sculpted nature to the forging of the blade. The weapon has added strength and rigidity by tempering the blade with a very subtle twist in opposite directions. The centre of the twist is the bridge across the blade at the waist. Last edited by Tim Simmons; 9th June 2007 at 03:01 PM.

16th June 2007, 02:32 PM	#5
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	The dagger arrived yesterday and it's a beauty. Can't tell if the scabbard is original or not but it seems old and in good shape. Lew Attached Images

9th June 2007, 03:41 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Tim Very nice piece you have there I know it's a rare sword but the only thing that would have stopped me from bidding on it is the missing piece on the hilt but that is just my little quirk otherwise it is a lovely sword. Congrats Lew

9th June 2007, 07:12 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	Thanks Lew, that too made me hesitate but as nothing was missing and the break was clearly early in the weapons life, I felt it was not that detrimental. i look forward to when you receive your konda knife. I would like a good look at that rather nice engraved pattern.

10th June 2007, 07:32 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	While playing with this new toy I have discovered that apart from the sculptural beauty of this weapon. The twist makes it rather unpleasant. When thrust and met with resistance like a soft bodied creature, a human. The blade turns as it cuts. Nice.

16th June 2007, 04:10 PM	#6
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	Very nice Lew!!! Congratulations!! Is the brass sheet decorated with impression?

16th June 2007, 06:36 PM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	Very nice, if only I had the money for both at the time. I am getting so middle aged that I am thinking of wearing trousers instead of jeans