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11th March 2022, 09:37 PM
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Again, I'm not trying to sugar-coat it:
The blade might have some age to it but has apparently been molested with misguided cleaning attempts, probably with power tools. Everything else seems much more recent or revamped: IMHO certainly after WW2, and very likely more like late 20th century; possibly assembled for selling. Have a close look at the pics available on this forum for getting a better feel regarding quality (scrutinize each component). Keep in mind that there are lots of different ethnic groups (regional/cultural differences) as well as a range of quality available during each period though. Albert's recent book is also a good place to start with. Regards, Kai |
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11th March 2022, 09:46 PM
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BTW, the arrow tip looks quite good - some more pics might help to establish its origin.
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11th March 2022, 10:11 PM
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Thank you Kai for your honest opinion! I really should buy the book.
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12th March 2022, 07:00 PM
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Quote:
Pretty short so I wonder if it's suitable as an arrow |
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