On the "lighter side."

drac2k · 31st March 2020, 09:50 PM

WOW Detlef, once again your insight and knowledge prevail! To me, nothing could be cooler than a sword used to guard an elephant!

Sajen · 31st March 2020, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by drac2k

WOW Detlef, once again your insight and knowledge prevail! To me, nothing could be cooler than a sword used to guard an elephant!

Frankly said it isn't my knowledge, I've gleaned it from a very good friend of mine who shared his great knowledge over the last years with me.
Like said, I would like to see them cleaned up, also a polish of the blades and a light etch I would suggest, I think you will be very surprised.

Regards,
Detlef

Ian · 1st April 2020, 05:25 AM

Agree 100% with Detlef. Clean them up and you will have a lovely pair of late 18th C daab. Then you should insure them.

drac2k · 1st April 2020, 05:32 AM

They sure were Shirley's; Mrs. Charles A. Black was her married name. Errol Flynn was also another one of my favorites; his personal life was as fascinating as the movies he made!
I'm going to hold off on that etch; I tried it once and the results scared the heck out of me!

Sajen · 1st April 2020, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by drac2k

I'm going to hold off on that etch; I tried it once and the results scared the heck out of me!

When you polish up the blades it will be ok, they will show by etching a hardened edge, you will recognize it by the sanding!

Don't think that the blades are laminated.

Regards,
Detlef

31st March 2020, 09:50 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,258	WOW Detlef, once again your insight and knowledge prevail! To me, nothing could be cooler than a sword used to guard an elephant!

1st April 2020, 05:25 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,396	Agree 100% with Detlef. Clean them up and you will have a lovely pair of late 18th C daab. Then you should insure them.

1st April 2020, 05:32 AM	#4
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,258	They sure were Shirley's; Mrs. Charles A. Black was her married name. Errol Flynn was also another one of my favorites; his personal life was as fascinating as the movies he made! I'm going to hold off on that etch; I tried it once and the results scared the heck out of me!