Tourist trinkets? Bich'Hwa, Khatar, Jambiya

celtan · 17th December 2010, 05:32 PM

Interesting, I would have thought that walrus would be a rare animal in those latitudes. Thanks!

So, does anyone have an idea of the costs usually associated to etching andpolishing these blades "properly"by a proffessional? I don't have an inkling of the market value of the items in question, s I don't know if doing that is economically sound...A similar situation arose wit a couple officer's katanas I own.

Best

Manuel

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Originally Posted by delor

Yes that is walrus ivory, which was the most usual material with this kinf of dagger.

delor · 17th December 2010, 07:32 PM

Yes the walrus is more than rare in Persia, but walrus ivory used to come Russia.

Battara · 17th December 2010, 11:03 PM

Walrus was traded all around the area from Russia.

Ask Philip Tom who is still a member of this forum. He specializes in polishing and etching wootz properly.

17th December 2010, 07:32 PM	#2
delor Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Marseille - France Posts: 73	Yes the walrus is more than rare in Persia, but walrus ivory used to come Russia.

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,325	Walrus was traded all around the area from Russia. Ask Philip Tom who is still a member of this forum. He specializes in polishing and etching wootz properly.