That Indian Jambiya, restored: For comments

Battara · 5th July 2009, 07:41 PM

Very nice......

Atlantia · 5th July 2009, 09:31 PM

Gentlemen, thank you

Interestingly, as I removed the horrible remains of the original covering, I noticed that there was an extra layer of velvet in a strip around the middle corresponding to the area between the mounts to 'pad' that area and raise the level slightly. I replaced this too.

Charles:
The ribbon (didn't know they were called that!) is the original. Its made from tiny thin strips of silvered copper. Some are flat, others are wrapped around cotton threads to make little silver 'ropes'. As with the the mounts most of the silvering is gone, but I wanted to keep as much of the original scabbard as I could.

Jim,
Thanks mate. You're generous as always

Its a funny little knife, but everything about it just 'fits'. It feels great in the hand, the balance is right where the handle joins the blade. The grip is smooth but comfortable, not slippery. I am very interested in the styling of the 'Thum' which is a big ole pineapple atop what looks like a carved version of a 'turks head knot' (don't know how else to describe it?)

Battara,
Thanks bud

I'm pleased with how its turned out.

Regards
Gene

Atlantia · 5th July 2009, 10:27 PM

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Steve · 6th July 2009, 03:15 AM

Gene,
I think you've done an excellent job. You can have a go at some of mine anytime. I note you mentioned previously about the nice finish at the end of the chape. It's not a thum (garlic) as with some arabic scabbards but, I think, a bud in keeping witht the indian floral decorations.
Good one.
Regards,
Steve

kahnjar1 · 6th July 2009, 05:53 AM

A superb job Gene. I'm most impressed!! As to no market for it, I personally have my doubts!

Regards Stuart

Atlantia · 6th July 2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kahnjar1

A superb job Gene. I'm most impressed!! As to no market for it, I personally have my doubts!

Regards Stuart

Cheers Stuart, do you aprove of the colour?

kahnjar1 · 6th July 2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

Cheers Stuart, do you aprove of the colour?

Absolutely!! It looks great!!

Atlantia · 6th July 2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

Gene,
I think you've done an excellent job. You can have a go at some of mine anytime. I note you mentioned previously about the nice finish at the end of the chape. It's not a thum (garlic) as with some arabic scabbards but, I think, a bud in keeping witht the indian floral decorations.
Good one.
Regards,
Steve

Thanks again mate, I'll try and get a good close-up of the chape end and post it

5th July 2009, 07:41 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Very nice......

5th July 2009, 09:31 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Gentlemen, thank you Interestingly, as I removed the horrible remains of the original covering, I noticed that there was an extra layer of velvet in a strip around the middle corresponding to the area between the mounts to 'pad' that area and raise the level slightly. I replaced this too. Charles: The ribbon (didn't know they were called that!) is the original. Its made from tiny thin strips of silvered copper. Some are flat, others are wrapped around cotton threads to make little silver 'ropes'. As with the the mounts most of the silvering is gone, but I wanted to keep as much of the original scabbard as I could. Jim, Thanks mate. You're generous as always Its a funny little knife, but everything about it just 'fits'. It feels great in the hand, the balance is right where the handle joins the blade. The grip is smooth but comfortable, not slippery. I am very interested in the styling of the 'Thum' which is a big ole pineapple atop what looks like a carved version of a 'turks head knot' (don't know how else to describe it?) Battara, Thanks bud I'm pleased with how its turned out. Regards Gene

5th July 2009, 10:27 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Before............................................ ..................and............................. .............................................After

6th July 2009, 03:15 AM	#4
Steve Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 58	Gene, I think you've done an excellent job. You can have a go at some of mine anytime. I note you mentioned previously about the nice finish at the end of the chape. It's not a thum (garlic) as with some arabic scabbards but, I think, a bud in keeping witht the indian floral decorations. Good one. Regards, Steve

6th July 2009, 05:53 AM	#5
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	A superb job Gene. I'm most impressed!! As to no market for it, I personally have my doubts! Regards Stuart