Koummya with an extension??

archer · 10th September 2012, 08:38 PM

Can we assume that this is an extension of the original sheaths length?
If so, does it follow that these parts are cast and appear to have their decorations
mainly from something like a lost wax cast? Or is that two big a stretch?

Whats your opinion?

A.alnakkas · 10th September 2012, 08:50 PM

hey Archer,

Am not sure why this is an extension? could be just part of the decoration maybe. Never the less, a very lovely piece! big congrats :-)

kahnjar1 · 10th September 2012, 08:50 PM

Blade length to Hilt ratio looks correct so we must assume that knfe itself is not altered. The scabbard therefore would appear to be made for the knife, but I suppose COULD have been made in two parts, though I have not seen one made this way before.
Stu

archer · 13th September 2012, 06:23 PM

Thank you for your interests, insights and comments. Time to wrap this one up. I've included a comparision photo of the same blade mounted in different styles. One was made for the blade and the other was modified to accomodate the larger blade. I think I'm just a bit closer to the casting therory the silver and gold sheaths all appear to be one piece versus the the brass copper and steel sheaths are two pieces soldered together.

10th September 2012, 08:38 PM	#1
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Are the parts cast?? Can we assume that this is an extension of the original sheaths length? If so, does it follow that these parts are cast and appear to have their decorations mainly from something like a lost wax cast? Or is that two big a stretch? Whats your opinion?

13th September 2012, 06:23 PM	#4
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Wind up Thank you for your interests, insights and comments. Time to wrap this one up. I've included a comparision photo of the same blade mounted in different styles. One was made for the blade and the other was modified to accomodate the larger blade. I think I'm just a bit closer to the casting therory the silver and gold sheaths all appear to be one piece versus the the brass copper and steel sheaths are two pieces soldered together. Attached Images

10th September 2012, 08:50 PM	#2
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	hey Archer, Am not sure why this is an extension? could be just part of the decoration maybe. Never the less, a very lovely piece! big congrats :-)

10th September 2012, 08:50 PM	#3
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,800	Blade length to Hilt ratio looks correct so we must assume that knfe itself is not altered. The scabbard therefore would appear to be made for the knife, but I suppose COULD have been made in two parts, though I have not seen one made this way before. Stu