black and white blades

Lew · 12th July 2006, 09:47 PM

Here is a Shona dagger circa 1930s with a black and white blade.

Lew

Tim Simmons · 12th July 2006, 09:51 PM

The very sharp contrast here must be purely decorative, very pretty.

Jens Nordlunde · 12th July 2006, 10:30 PM

Hi Tim,
If you are interested in the chevron blades I would suggest that you make a search, I am sure you will find something.
Jens

Tim Simmons · 12th July 2006, 10:36 PM

Yes indeed, maybe it is iron scale, which makes it even more clever. Possibly the use of clay?

Jens Nordlunde · 12th July 2006, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

Yes indeed, maybe it is iron scale, which makes it even more clever. Possibly the use of clay?

What do you mean???

Rick · 12th July 2006, 11:25 PM

Montino Bourbon · 13th July 2006, 01:10 AM

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Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	The very sharp contrast here must be purely decorative, very pretty.

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Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Hi Tim, If you are interested in the chevron blades I would suggest that you make a search, I am sure you will find something. Jens

12th July 2006, 10:36 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	Yes indeed, maybe it is iron scale, which makes it even more clever. Possibly the use of clay?