I Need YOUR Expertise On This One!

wilked aka Khun Deng · 17th December 2004, 07:52 AM

I do know who you are talking about. He does have a real mix of stuff. From obvious tourist stuff to reproductions made to look old, and many real antiques. He has NO knowledge of blades though, but he used to carry some of the high-end stuff from Aranyik. You probably made a great deal - just try looking at the prices at River City and you'll know what I mean.

As for cleaning -clean away, the value of this sword is in how much you prize it. Since it is not an antique you will not detract from its value. Take care of it like you would any other weapon, clean up the rust with some fine steel wool, light coat of oil and I like Old English for the wood. Brasso on the ferrule. You might want to tape off the other parts when you use the Brasso.

GlobeTrekker · 17th December 2004, 08:06 AM

That is so damn crazy you know the merchant I am talking about. What are the chances that in a 35 acre market with thousands of merchants you know the exact stand I purchased my sword from? You must be quite an enthusiast, Dan. I am glad to have made a connection with you in this forum!

Impressed,
Globe

P.S. I believe you know my contact at Chakuchat because you are correct, he has a ton of nice stuff but has NO CLUE about blades.....probably why I could talk him down to 700 baht

wilked aka Khun Deng · 17th December 2004, 08:40 AM

700 baht DAMN! I thought I was good - you stole that sword. I was in Bangkok for the last two months and spent every Sat and Sun morning searching the market for blades and talking to the dealers.

Mark · 17th December 2004, 02:36 PM

What I was thinking was that the scabbard had been made specifically for the blade, but later than the sword itself. Sometimes you get miss-matched scabbards and swords, but they do not fit the way you have described.

I have sent you a PM about some other clues to age. I am learning to be cautious in posting such things, as fakers do read the forums to pick up new tricks.

17th December 2004, 07:52 AM	#1
wilked aka Khun Deng Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 166	Dealer I do know who you are talking about. He does have a real mix of stuff. From obvious tourist stuff to reproductions made to look old, and many real antiques. He has NO knowledge of blades though, but he used to carry some of the high-end stuff from Aranyik. You probably made a great deal - just try looking at the prices at River City and you'll know what I mean. As for cleaning -clean away, the value of this sword is in how much you prize it. Since it is not an antique you will not detract from its value. Take care of it like you would any other weapon, clean up the rust with some fine steel wool, light coat of oil and I like Old English for the wood. Brasso on the ferrule. You might want to tape off the other parts when you use the Brasso.

17th December 2004, 08:40 AM	#3
wilked aka Khun Deng Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 166	Thief! 700 baht DAMN! I thought I was good - you stole that sword. I was in Bangkok for the last two months and spent every Sat and Sun morning searching the market for blades and talking to the dealers.

17th December 2004, 08:06 AM	#2
GlobeTrekker Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 9	That is so damn crazy you know the merchant I am talking about. What are the chances that in a 35 acre market with thousands of merchants you know the exact stand I purchased my sword from? You must be quite an enthusiast, Dan. I am glad to have made a connection with you in this forum! Impressed, Globe P.S. I believe you know my contact at Chakuchat because you are correct, he has a ton of nice stuff but has NO CLUE about blades.....probably why I could talk him down to 700 baht

17th December 2004, 02:36 PM	#4
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	What I was thinking was that the scabbard had been made specifically for the blade, but later than the sword itself. Sometimes you get miss-matched scabbards and swords, but they do not fit the way you have described. I have sent you a PM about some other clues to age. I am learning to be cautious in posting such things, as fakers do read the forums to pick up new tricks.