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Old 28th August 2006, 08:31 PM   #1
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Good point (like the one on top of my head ) Katana. There is nothing like a good lathe.
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Old 6th October 2006, 07:46 PM   #2
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I finally found some time to finish this piece. Have a look :



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Old 7th October 2006, 04:17 PM   #3
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Freddy,this type of knife has a different handle than the Mangbetu ones.
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Old 7th October 2006, 04:20 PM   #4
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Old 7th October 2006, 04:32 PM   #5
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I think, you're right. Perhaps, when I have some more time, I will make another (more slender) one.
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Old 7th October 2006, 04:35 PM   #6
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Here is a pic of a Sudanese lathe and craftsman.


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Old 7th October 2006, 04:49 PM   #7
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Freddy,
or this type of handle also Bali..
In ieder geval wat smaller....
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Old 7th October 2006, 04:57 PM   #8
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Danny, I just saw a picture in www.Mambele.be of a Budu sickle knife, which resembles mine. The handle on this one is also more of the Mangbetu-type.
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