Ram Dao

Bill M · 25th October 2007, 03:19 AM

21" long. The seller claims it is early to mid 19th century. Seems well made despite a few grind marks which may be common to choppers of this variety. From India.

Comments?

ariel · 25th October 2007, 03:38 AM

Definite fake! Don't even waste your time asking questionsabout it: people will lie to you just to keep you in a good mood.
For $10 (including shipping) I shall take it off your hands.

Now, seriously: a very, very nice one! How thick is the blade? In Israel, Artzi's friend showed me a humongous Ram Dao with the blade's base as thick as my thumb! That was enough to decapitate a hippo!

Bill M · 25th October 2007, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ariel

Definite fake! Don't even waste your time asking questions about it: people will lie to you just to keep you in a good mood.
For $10 (including shipping) I shall take it off your hands.

But I got it from China and it was only 99 cents and $750 shipping! Seller said it was Neolithic Dynasty! Mega old!

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Originally Posted by ariel

Now, seriously: a very, very nice one! How thick is the blade? In Israel, Artzi's friend showed me a humongous Ram Dao with the blade's base as thick as my thumb! That was enough to decapitate a hippo!

This is a small one at only 21" long. The blade is about 5/16" thick. Good size for goats and college professors.

ariel · 25th October 2007, 04:26 AM

Below the belt!
But true...

( from the goat perspective)

Battara · 26th October 2007, 02:15 AM

Nice piece Bill. I think this type is for sacrificing doves. Great workmanship!

kai · 26th October 2007, 01:31 PM

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I think this type is for sacrificing doves.

Seems like overkill to me...

25th October 2007, 03:19 AM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Ram Dao 21" long. The seller claims it is early to mid 19th century. Seems well made despite a few grind marks which may be common to choppers of this variety. From India. Comments? Attached Images Last edited by Bill Marsh; 25th October 2007 at 12:58 PM.

25th October 2007, 03:38 AM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Definite fake! Don't even waste your time asking questionsabout it: people will lie to you just to keep you in a good mood. For $10 (including shipping) I shall take it off your hands. Now, seriously: a very, very nice one! How thick is the blade? In Israel, Artzi's friend showed me a humongous Ram Dao with the blade's base as thick as my thumb! That was enough to decapitate a hippo!

25th October 2007, 04:26 AM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Below the belt! But true... ( from the goat perspective)

26th October 2007, 02:15 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Nice piece Bill. I think this type is for sacrificing doves. Great workmanship!