Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - My Sumba collection and some observations

kai · 19th August 2017, 10:25 PM

Hello Detlef,

Thanks for posting your nice collection! I agree on all observations but believe we need to be careful with describing old Sumba blades as non-laminated: most likely they are laminated (low contrast and maybe limited welding) or at least likely to sport inserted edges...

BTW, a very nice shield! A pic of the backside would be very kind.

Regards,
Kai

19th August 2017, 10:25 PM	#17
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,218	Hello Detlef, Thanks for posting your nice collection! I agree on all observations but believe we need to be careful with describing old Sumba blades as non-laminated: most likely they are laminated (low contrast and maybe limited welding) or at least likely to sport inserted edges... BTW, a very nice shield! A pic of the backside would be very kind. Regards, Kai