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7th April 2022, 05:21 PM
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Asking about a blade
I'm not sure what this is called. 10 or 15 years ago I bought a knife but it came to me without the handle. I just put it away for years. What is your advice on it?
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7th April 2022, 10:15 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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Google Mandau.
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10th April 2022, 06:09 PM
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Location: Room 101, Glos. UK
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...or dyak.
A proper grip will cost a lot. probably worth it tho. |
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10th April 2022, 07:41 PM
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Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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A question from a total ignoramus: what is so special about this blade to justify “a lot” of money for a good or decent hilt?
Also, there are a lot of full mandaus ( blade, hilt, scabbard) on e-bay for modest prices. |
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10th April 2022, 11:11 PM
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Location: Nova Scotia
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I don't think that is a mandau Ariel. Mandau are concave on one side of the blade and convex on the other. This blade appears to be flat.
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10th April 2022, 11:36 PM
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Tough to tell from the pics, David - you might be correct that this blade might have both sides convex: () or flat: \/ while a traditional mandau exhibits a convex+concave blade: )). (The former blade configurations would usually come by other names.)
At this very basic level of contemporary workmanship, it might not make any difference though: it seems to be a quite recent trinket for either dancing/shows or sale, I'm afraid. IMHO, it does not make any sense to invest in completing it. Regards, Kai |
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10th April 2022, 11:50 PM
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Hello Ariel,
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Genuine antique examples come in a wide variety of quality; the high-end examples will command top prices compared to many SEA blades... Regards, Kai |
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