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3rd March 2009, 11:13 PM
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Nice one Lew,
followed this on eBay ...but the 'credit crunch' prevented me bidding  Be nice to see more pictures when you receive it.Regards David |
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4th March 2009, 01:36 PM
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Just thought I would add an interesting note to this item. Coincidentally on our European Armoury forum, we are presently discussing the Irish 'shillelagh'. For those interested in the knobkerry and various forms of club type weapons, there is some interesting perspective.
Best regards, Jim |
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4th March 2009, 05:06 PM
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++GOOD very
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12th March 2009, 10:19 PM
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The knobkerrie arrived today a bit of spit and polish and here it is.
 Lew |
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12th March 2009, 10:41 PM
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Very nice Lew,
do you know whether the 'concave' upper surface of the club has any practical or functional use ? Regards David |
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12th March 2009, 11:12 PM
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It has a purpose. Zulu warriors would rub animal fat into the concave surface in this way the oils from the fat would seep down into the head and keep it from drying out and cracking. Lew |
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12th March 2009, 11:32 PM
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its nice to learn something new Regards David |
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