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Mark · 20th July 2005, 03:33 PM

Right on the mark, JT. I have handled several of these (an early episode of over-optimism and folly -- happily the seller had a good return policy). They come in this form, and one with some sort of Naga-like head on the pommel. As near as I can tell the handles are cast pot metal.

Andrew · 20th July 2005, 03:40 PM

I'm on the bandwagon.

I've had a a few of these pass through my hands as well. They look deceptively good in eBay photos.

No silver in the handle: white or pot-metal as Mark indicated. The blades are not hardened.

Wallhangers only, in my opinion. For decorative purposes, they are nice when cleaned up. That substance they are smeared with is annoying because it never seems to dry completely, and always comes off on your hands or clothing.

Mark · 20th July 2005, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

I'm on the bandwagon.

I've had a a few of these pass through my hands as well. They look deceptively good in eBay photos.

No silver in the handle: white or pot-metal as Mark indicated. The blades are not hardened.

Wallhangers only, in my opinion. For decorative purposes, they are nice when cleaned up. That substance they are smeared with is annoying because it never seems to dry completely, and always comes off on your hands or clothing.

Yeah, I should have mentioned that -- they are nicely made from a decorative point of view. Even the kofgari, limited though it is, is rather nice.

Yannis · 20th July 2005, 06:36 PM

Thank you all. I had the suspicion it was something like this but I couldn’t tell. I think my friend will be disappointed…

RhysMichael · 20th July 2005, 08:52 PM

Boy am I glad to find out I was not the only one that ended up with one of these. ~lol~

Andrew · 20th July 2005, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RhysMichael

Boy am I glad to find out I was not the only one that ended up with one of these. ~lol~

lol. John, I try to think of the money I've spent on such things as tuition.

Battara · 20th July 2005, 10:23 PM

I agree - not silver. Thanks for posting - never saw a tourist one like this before (now I know what else to avoid

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20th July 2005, 03:33 PM	#1
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Right on the mark, JT. I have handled several of these (an early episode of over-optimism and folly -- happily the seller had a good return policy). They come in this form, and one with some sort of Naga-like head on the pommel. As near as I can tell the handles are cast pot metal.

20th July 2005, 03:40 PM	#2
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I'm on the bandwagon. I've had a a few of these pass through my hands as well. They look deceptively good in eBay photos. No silver in the handle: white or pot-metal as Mark indicated. The blades are not hardened. Wallhangers only, in my opinion. For decorative purposes, they are nice when cleaned up. That substance they are smeared with is annoying because it never seems to dry completely, and always comes off on your hands or clothing.

20th July 2005, 06:36 PM	#4
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	Thank you all. I had the suspicion it was something like this but I couldn’t tell. I think my friend will be disappointed…

20th July 2005, 08:52 PM	#5
RhysMichael Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	Boy am I glad to find out I was not the only one that ended up with one of these. ~lol~

20th July 2005, 10:23 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,200	I agree - not silver. Thanks for posting - never saw a tourist one like this before (now I know what else to avoid ).