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24th July 2024, 02:41 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Ireland
Posts: 543
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Unusual Palmwood Spears
Hi All,
I picked up these two spears at the weekend in clearance auction. They are made of Palm wood, I think, and one end on each one is wrapped in iron. They are not exactly the same nor are they symmetrical with overall length of 180 and 175 cm lovely balance to them, comfortably heavy and feel good in the hand. There is Japanese/Chinese symbol on one of them which might translate to Metal or Gold. Anyone any idea on what I have? Regards Ken |
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24th July 2024, 08:29 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: What is still UK
Posts: 5,807
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This might seem a bit weird but they do not look like weapons. I wonder could they be ice picks for ice hole fishing. Though why have a double end?
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25th July 2024, 09:47 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Ireland
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You might be correct Tim,
I wondered if they might be some sort of martial art training fighting clubs? I genuinely have no idea, cost a meal for 2 so I took a punt and they definitely have good age to them. Thanks for interest, Ken |
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