Own a piece of history!

M ELEY · 29th September 2005, 04:25 AM

Ahh,guys, I think what Lew was pointing out was not about old knives, but the recent manufactured pieces that are bringing as much or more than the REAL pieces of history. I can appreciate a modern keris or katana made by a master through the traditional arts, but don't call it a piece of history. It wasn't used in combat, in ritual, as a symbol of rank in any force, nor was it used in defense or as a tribal tool. Modern-made pieces should be looked upon as art, but not as history. Give me an old bowie, Spanish espada or Scottish baskethilt any day over the "newbies".

29th September 2005, 04:25 AM	#7
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,165	Ahh,guys, I think what Lew was pointing out was not about old knives, but the recent manufactured pieces that are bringing as much or more than the REAL pieces of history. I can appreciate a modern keris or katana made by a master through the traditional arts, but don't call it a piece of history. It wasn't used in combat, in ritual, as a symbol of rank in any force, nor was it used in defense or as a tribal tool. Modern-made pieces should be looked upon as art, but not as history. Give me an old bowie, Spanish espada or Scottish baskethilt any day over the "newbies".