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Old 3rd January 2018, 02:54 PM   #1
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This knife from Sri Lanka found ist way into my collection today. It is very decorative with silver and brass ornaments. The sheath is made from leather. Comments are invited.
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Old 3rd January 2018, 04:02 PM   #2
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Hi, I am no expert, so no new information here, but it is a very beautiful piece. It looks like it has decent age, but it is still in great condition. Almost all the old ones have some damage or heavy wear. Congratulations.
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Old 3rd January 2018, 04:16 PM   #3
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This piece is so beautiful and intricate, that it has prompted me to wonder how many hours of labor go into making such a work of art. Even with modern tools, this would be no small feat.
Has anyone ever calculated such a thing?
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Old 3rd January 2018, 07:24 PM   #4
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Very beautiful 19th century (my guess) piece in very good condition. Congratulations!

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Old 3rd January 2018, 09:41 PM   #5
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Hello Udo,

Very nicely crafted and complete example - congrats!

What kind of gem(?) is set at the pommel end?


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The sheath is made from leather.
It's wood, isn't it?

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Old 3rd January 2018, 10:47 PM   #6
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Lovely!
Yes Kai, the sheath looks wooden to my eyes as well.
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Old 4th January 2018, 01:50 AM   #7
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WOW !
Great Find!!!
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Old 4th January 2018, 07:59 AM   #8
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It's wood, isn't it?
yes, it is wood, sorry for the wrong statement. And there is no gem at the end of the pommel, just a piece of brass to fix the blade
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