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29th August 2011, 11:55 AM | #1 |
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wow! don't know much about mandau, but dam, that's a find!
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29th August 2011, 02:54 PM | #2 |
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Michael,
Where do you find those amazing blades you surprise us with every time? I can hardly imagine you find these magnificent stuff in some swedish shed with a sign loppis. Just love it and is probably one of a kind. |
29th August 2011, 05:27 PM | #3 |
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Yes one of a kind trade blade. Great piece - thanks for sharing.
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29th August 2011, 06:30 PM | #4 |
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Very beautiful sword. Interesting pattern, as if the twisted stars were on the outer layer of the blade. Very nice.
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29th August 2011, 09:11 PM | #5 |
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Thanks all,
Maurice, I also would place it in ex- British North Borneo. This means that there were contacts with Tausugs (= twist core). Henk, in this case it wasn't at any "loppis" (= flea market) Who can tell me more if it's a reshaped non-dayak blade and other indications? Michael |
29th August 2011, 09:36 PM | #6 |
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Perhaps it is a made up piece?
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29th August 2011, 10:04 PM | #7 |
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Hello Michael, how is the weight and thickness of the blade? I do not have a clue if Mandau people ever etch there blades, but as I was browsing thru the photos that you posted, #5, does the twist pattern part of the blade it self? because it appears that the pattern is fairly untouched based on the age or its like those koftgari, inlay on the outer layer of the blade. I am completely new to this and I am amized of the pattern. many thanks, chris
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30th August 2011, 06:23 AM | #8 | |
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Could you please develop this idea and the indications for it? Michael |
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