10th March 2011, 08:45 PM | #1 |
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Sumbawa sword for sharing
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some time ago I did a gambling by E-bay since I bought by this poor picture a Sumbawa sword/golok. But the price from 130$ was it worth to try this gamble. |
10th March 2011, 08:56 PM | #2 |
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After cleaning and etching the blade I am very happy that I have bought it. Do you agree? It is 59 cm long inside the sheath (23.23 inch). Now i still want to try to replace the missing inlays at the handle with MOP.
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10th March 2011, 10:08 PM | #3 |
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Hi Detlef,
Thats a nice suprise , nice pamor blade ! Good gamble |
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Hi Danny, the surprise I have had by cleaning the blade in lemon acid already. The blade was corroded but not deep. Regards, Detlef |
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10th March 2011, 11:25 PM | #5 |
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Detlef, What a beautiful sword hiding underneath the rust !!! Very well played indeed. My congratulations on your newest addition to your collection.
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thank you! It isn't the newest addition, I have bought it more than one year ago (the date at the first picture from the seller is wrong) but I want to show the sword in good condition. Regards, Detlef |
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11th March 2011, 12:37 AM | #7 |
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Detlef, Regardless of when it was purchased I am happy that you have shared this beautiful sword with us.
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11th March 2011, 10:44 PM | #9 |
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It looks fantastic!
All the elements are superb. Scabbard is beautiful, hilt is a lovely form, and the blade!!!!! Well done indeed. Best Gene |
11th March 2011, 11:41 PM | #10 |
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Looks like you made a good gamble...
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12th March 2011, 02:50 PM | #11 |
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Thank you Gene and David, yes, the pamor is very nice, this was the real surprise!
Regards, Detlef |
12th March 2011, 03:29 PM | #12 |
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Very very nice
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