displaying your collection

[Rick]

Originally Posted by John

Well, the room (15' x 24' x 10') was a dream come true specifically for room acoustics following years of interests in hi-fi. However my other half doesn't want anything sharp edged esp head hunting swords and keris in family areas so no choice; the music have to give some way to Bugis. Can't win them all.

Hi John , have you heard of this company ?
Some prefer vacuum tube amps I hear .
http://www.thoraudio.com/

[John]

Originally Posted by Rick

Hi John , have you heard of this company ?
Some prefer vacuum tube amps I hear .
http://www.thoraudio.com/

Rick, I'm on vacuum tube amps ie Cary which is US made. . They are great for female vocals, a favourite of mine...

[Rick]

Ah ha !
Paul who owns Thor is an old schoolmate of mine .
If you're into vacuum tubes then you're hardcore my friend .

Now back to the subject at hand .....

[gp]

my Bosnian Bichaqs and one Sarejevo Yataghan

[gp]

and some close ups

[Drabant1701]

You have a beautiful collection. Thanks for sharing!

[gp]

Originally Posted by Drabant1701

You have a beautiful collection. Thanks for sharing!

thank you very much / Tack så mycket!

[TVV]

Originally Posted by gp

my Bosnian Bichaqs and one Sarejevo Yataghan

Nice collection, do you make the stands yourself?

[gp]

Originally Posted by TVV

Nice collection, do you make the stands yourself?

thank you. No, the stands or displays I did buy from 2 guys who make them; one in France and one in Latvia.

[Peter B.]

Originally Posted by gp

my Bosnian Bichaqs and one Sarejevo Yataghan

An enviable collection. These photos are a wonderful reference for the different artistic styles of these knives.

Many Thanks
Peter

[gp]

Originally Posted by Peter B.

An enviable collection. These photos are a wonderful reference for the different artistic styles of these knives.

Many Thanks
Peter

Herzlichen Dank. Yes indeed they are artistic as only 3 have the same decoration on the hilt/grip/handle, all others differ.
The "cutlery" (knives and forks) which I showed in other threads and are smaller are all identical.
I wanted to draw all the different "designs" into a small booklet but as I never came to it, I have a problem now as I have so many...guess I have to wait untill I retire some day and start...
no rest for the wicked or punishment for having been lazy... :-)

[gp]

First to the members celebrating the end of the Ramadan: Bayram Mubarek Olsun! Happy Eid el Fitr ! ☼


Tip on displays:

some guys who make standard ones do custom make them as well when asked and for not too much additional costs.

I met a very kind guy in the UK who makes 3D printed display stands.
Amongst them some for knives, bayonets and daggers.
So I simply asked if he could make a long(er) one ; long enough to support 2 yataghans. Gave him the dimensions and he did.
Got 2 set for 2 yataghans each and one set to support a yataghan and its scabbard.

The advantage of these 3 printed ones: they are very light and still do support my yataghans very well. Hence shipping costs are very low due to the weight ; almost to be ignored and hence when paying import duties ( % on purchase price + freight) and VAT taxes on all your costs due to Brexit.... remain low. As also the price of these 3D printed once are not high...
So I am getting aways from the wooden ones and turn to these black "printed"once. Modern technology for this old bloke ☺ And like lego, you can take them apart easily as there is no need to glue the 9 pcs.