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Old 8th July 2008, 02:11 PM   #1
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Strange that two bidders were convinced of 'it's value'. Both seem avid collectors. Closer inspection of the dagger pictures suggests it is solidly constructed, the blade appears quite thick. It does seem to have some age ,but the pictures are poor.

Perhaps a good weapon to use... in a warehouse full of magnets

If this is truly a weapon, then the reason for the use of bronze (brass, as stated in the listing) for the blade might help to ID. All I can suggest is religious reasons or a maritime use

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Old 8th July 2008, 02:26 PM   #2
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Weren't brass blades sometimes made to bypass magickal protections against iron?
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Old 8th July 2008, 02:58 PM   #3
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It just looks llike a 1960s Indian paperknife?
The blade really IS brass!

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Does anyone know either of the two high bidders?
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Old 8th July 2008, 07:29 PM   #5
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http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=120278293669 I bid on this in the early stages for the punal. Is this the start of EBAY Fever Virus?
$380.00 for a punal is steep.

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Old 8th July 2008, 07:57 PM   #6
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http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=120278293669 I bid on this in the early stages for the punal. Is this the start of EBAY Fever Virus?
$380.00 for a punal is steep.

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I watched this one with some interest. To me, and it's only my opinion, the gunong in this one was fairly new and of lower quality. The koummiya scabbard looked touristy as well. But they're not my forte'.
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Old 8th July 2008, 08:15 PM   #7
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Default Gunong/ Punal ????

Steve, It's time I learn the difference, would you mind explaining the fine points on Identification? I agree with your opinion on this bad marriage.


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