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Bill M 25th October 2007 02:19 AM
Ram Dao
 
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21" long. The seller claims it is early to mid 19th century. Seems well made despite a few grind marks which may be common to choppers of this variety. From India.

Comments?

ariel 25th October 2007 02:38 AM
Definite fake! Don't even waste your time asking questionsabout it: people will lie to you just to keep you in a good mood.
For $10 (including shipping) I shall take it off your hands.
:D :D :D :D :D :D
Now, seriously: a very, very nice one! How thick is the blade? In Israel, Artzi's friend showed me a humongous Ram Dao with the blade's base as thick as my thumb! That was enough to decapitate a hippo!

Bill M 25th October 2007 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ariel
Definite fake! Don't even waste your time asking questions about it: people will lie to you just to keep you in a good mood.
For $10 (including shipping) I shall take it off your hands.
But I got it from China and it was only 99 cents and $750 shipping! Seller said it was Neolithic Dynasty! Mega old!

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Originally Posted by ariel
Now, seriously: a very, very nice one! How thick is the blade? In Israel, Artzi's friend showed me a humongous Ram Dao with the blade's base as thick as my thumb! That was enough to decapitate a hippo!
This is a small one at only 21" long. The blade is about 5/16" thick. Good size for goats and college professors.
:D

ariel 25th October 2007 03:26 AM
Below the belt!
But true... :o ( from the goat perspective)

Battara 26th October 2007 01:15 AM
Nice piece Bill. I think this type is for sacrificing doves. Great workmanship!

kai 26th October 2007 12:31 PM
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I think this type is for sacrificing doves.
Seems like overkill to me... :shrug:

Bill M 26th October 2007 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by kai
Seems like overkill to me... :shrug:
Oh yeah? Tell it to Kali! And remember, four armed is forewarned!

sending you a PM.

Mark 26th October 2007 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Marsh
And remember, four armed is forewarned!
That was uncalled for, Bill. :p

Battara 26th October 2007 06:48 PM
Oh I don't know, I liked it...... :D

Bill M 31st October 2007 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark
That was uncalled for, Bill. :p


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