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1st January 2015, 05:24 PM | #1 |
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I do not believe that the handle is new, what evidence you have in saying this it ????
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1st January 2015, 06:09 PM | #2 |
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Try to have a searc of 'Tulwars'.
You will see a lot and you will also see the different hilts. |
1st January 2015, 08:41 PM | #3 |
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I would agree with Jens ( pretty safe way out:-)
The "newness" of the handle is its amorphous form, rather slapdash minimalistic adherence to the classical form(s), omission of any details giving it artistic character. Regulation arsenal pattern, mass-produced to arm a multitude of men at the lowest expence possible. The blade is a different kettle of fish. It can be also new, or it can be old and even valuable. But here you need to use a lot of oil, steel wool, effort, panting and risk multiple abrasions. That is what we all do, so join the club:-) And a very Happy New Year to you and yours! |
1st January 2015, 09:15 PM | #4 |
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Can you take a better picture of the blade decoration - close up, and sharp?
Do it in daylight, outside when it is clouded. What do you collect - Indian or African? Sorry I forgot Happy New Year to you all :-) |
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