Crazy Thing

Mark · 7th May 2006, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

lol. Nice grab, Michael. I once outbid Ariel on a dha. I don't think things have been the same between us since then.

The trick (assuming you can continue to pay the bills) is to avoid displaying things immediately after you get them. That way, when they are brought out, you can honestly say "...that old thing? I picked that up a long time ago."

I was recently caught displaying a newly aquired spear in my office. Fortunately, it was around my birthday...

I'd be happy to take the heat off you, Andrew. Just send that spear on up to me.

Andrew · 7th May 2006, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Bowditch

I'd be happy to take the heat off you, Andrew. Just send that spear on up to me.

You wouldn't like it, Mark. It's really old and not very shiny.

Michael Blalock · 18th May 2006, 01:09 AM

This sword came today. I don't see any markings. I think a see a pattern in the steel but I could be imagining things. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to clean it up?

ariel · 18th May 2006, 06:25 AM

WD-40 and Brillo pads?

M.carter · 18th May 2006, 10:39 AM

I saw this one, and was waiting until the auction would end so that I would post it here. This is a really strange kattara I must say, I would like to know more about these, because with that hilt, it looks really medieval arab to me.

I dont think the blade is persian, and without any fullers, I do not assume European either, most likely Omani.

Im getting increasingly fascinated with your collection Mike, it contains some very rare pieces, this one, including those Yemeni swords you have from before.

As Ariel said, some soak it in WD-40, then scrub with some brillo pads. Good luck!

Michael Blalock · 18th May 2006, 08:57 PM

Once I clean it I will post pictures. The scabbard was obviously never used for this sword. It's much to small. There are definately irregularities in the steel that indicate a primitive level of forging. The jambiya hilt that was attached with a screw also had silver buttons glued to the top of the screw. Does anyone need a jambiya handle that looks like it was used as a dog's chew toy?

M.carter · 18th May 2006, 09:04 PM

I was wondering, if there was any possibilty that Jambiya style hilts were actually used on these swords, they certainly do 'fit', and the original hilt on that one looks like iron to me. I wouldnt want to be holding an iron hilt, in a long hot day.

18th May 2006, 01:09 AM	#3
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	This sword came today. I don't see any markings. I think a see a pattern in the steel but I could be imagining things. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to clean it up?

18th May 2006, 06:25 AM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	WD-40 and Brillo pads?

18th May 2006, 10:39 AM	#5
M.carter Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 176	I saw this one, and was waiting until the auction would end so that I would post it here. This is a really strange kattara I must say, I would like to know more about these, because with that hilt, it looks really medieval arab to me. I dont think the blade is persian, and without any fullers, I do not assume European either, most likely Omani. Im getting increasingly fascinated with your collection Mike, it contains some very rare pieces, this one, including those Yemeni swords you have from before. As Ariel said, some soak it in WD-40, then scrub with some brillo pads. Good luck!

18th May 2006, 08:57 PM	#6
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Once I clean it I will post pictures. The scabbard was obviously never used for this sword. It's much to small. There are definately irregularities in the steel that indicate a primitive level of forging. The jambiya hilt that was attached with a screw also had silver buttons glued to the top of the screw. Does anyone need a jambiya handle that looks like it was used as a dog's chew toy?

18th May 2006, 09:04 PM	#7
M.carter Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 176	I was wondering, if there was any possibilty that Jambiya style hilts were actually used on these swords, they certainly do 'fit', and the original hilt on that one looks like iron to me. I wouldnt want to be holding an iron hilt, in a long hot day.