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just picked this one up on e-pray. shamshir style brass hilt caught my eye, looks familiar somehow, did i see a similar one here?
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Hi Kronckew,
I saw this too, but was alittle concerned as to its 'functionallity' the cast hilt looks to be 'unfinished' if you look at one of the quillions.. there seems to be some surplus material (from the casting) that has not been removed ![]() The blade also seems to have indentations (almost like a ripple) on its spine, it suggested to me that the blade was either very thin or may be unhardened/un tempered. as the damage caused by whatever had struck it would have possibly chipped or cracked a 'true' blade. ![]() But these are my own thoughts...concluded from the listing pictures. Hopefully......and quite probably....I am wrong. Regards David |
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![]() anyways, not much worthwhile in the ebay pipeline, so i was bored and decided it was worth a shot. cheaper than taking a ladyfriend out to dinner anyhow.... Last edited by kronckew; 8th July 2007 at 01:43 PM. |
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Hi Kronckew,
I have bid (and won) on some items that may or may not be 'good'. If cheap enough....they are sometimes worth the risk. I picked up a few knives worth 3-5 times the amount I paid. ![]() ![]() As the SAS would say,..... he who dares...wins, on ebay its a case of ..you can dare....and you could win. It does add to the 'excitement' of collecting. Fair play to you for taking that risk....I hope it 'pans out' good for you. David |
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Hi Kronckew,
I too admire your courage in 'going for it' ! ![]() In my opinion this appears a modern commercial interpretation of a Qajar revival weapon, and I noticed the same things of the blade that David descibes. It is however an attractive piece, and I can well understand your inclination in obtaining it. All the best, Jim |
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![]() ![]() every once in a while i get one like my flyssa which was instantly recognizable during my quick scan thru my search thumbnails, tho described incorrectly, or my presentation burmese dha that was listed as an 'egyptian sword' - i'm still surprised that the sharks here didn't get into a feeding frenzy on those two....ah, well - luck of the draw (or a little informed risk taking anyhoo). the nail biting angst as i waited for the countdown on those two was almost too much. i'd like to swim in the deep water with the big boys but can't afford to be more than a minnow nibbling at the edges, and sometimes getting a good bite. winning the lottery might help, y'all have any good numbers? |
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[QUOTE=kronckew
i'd like to swim in the deep water with the big boys but can't afford to be more than a minnow nibbling at the edges, and sometimes getting a good bite. [/QUOTE] ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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