miniature swords

[trenchwarfare]

Originally Posted by freebooter

G'day Ausjulius.

I spoke with R.D.C. Evans a few years ago, the author of "The Plug Bayonet" Upon selling his amazing plug bayonet collection he indicated to me that his intent was to write another books on this very subject.
I suggest tracking his email address down and contacting him direct, he may be able to offer you information on the subject. I beleive a few members may be able to help bring you two together.

Gav

I'm not 100% sure, but I think I heard that Mr. Evans Passed away a couple of years ago? Not long after he purchased a miniature bayonet from me on ebay. Also. Some of the better made German sword and dagger mini's are salesman's samples. M.P.

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by trenchwarfare

I'm not 100% sure, but I think I heard that Mr. Evans Passed away a couple of years ago? Not long after he purchased a miniature bayonet from me on ebay. Also. Some of the better made German sword and dagger mini's are salesman's samples. M.P.

Are you sure? It seems like I've spoken with him since then, but I cant be sure, the last year and a half has been pretty disconnected, and the email I just sent him came back. I hope this isnt true! He was excited about retirement and his work on miniature weapons.

[asomotif]

MINI JIMPUL / APPROX 1900-1930.

Ps. as miniatures are involved. can we all mention the size or put something in the picture to give some reference to size

[asomotif]

RENCONG / LETTER OPENER ? Next to his full size brother.
I have no idea on the age of this miniature rencong.
Once I have been told that they sometimes date from pre ww2 period.
But I also see well made comtemporary rencong that are more of a letter opener than a belly opener.
Not how transparant the horn scabbard is.

[asomotif]

Small mandau. In fact this is not a miniature, but made for a child.

For the connaisseurs, note that the shape of the scabbard suggests that this childs mandau was worn on the left
while the shape of the blade suggest right handed 'use'.