A south Indian katar

Jens Nordlunde · 4th July 2011, 03:06 PM

Dmitry,
You take some fine to very fine grinding paper, a little oil. This together with many hours should do the job

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Jens

Battara · 4th July 2011, 04:11 PM

I'm not usually into South Indian katars, but this one I like.

Jim McDougall · 4th July 2011, 04:14 PM

Another great memory ! I guess this is another illustration of how important cleaning and restoration tips are here. In rereading this thread it reminds me that while I thought we were trying to learn about the history of the weapon, we were simply learning more on how to clean it.
Absolutely fascinating.

Battara · 4th July 2011, 05:28 PM

Jim I guess for me there is a difference between cleaning and leaving some patina, between bringing a piece back to life and over cleaning it within an inch of it's life. How much cleaning is the issue.

Jim McDougall · 4th July 2011, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Jim I guess for me there is a difference between cleaning and leaving some patina, between bringing a piece back to life and over cleaning it within an inch of it's life. How much cleaning is the issue.

100% with you on that Jose!!! Well said. I think that is presently being well discussed on the thread about restorations. What I am wondering is why this thread ended without a single word about the decoration and motif or history of this weapon beyond my usual ramblings. Naturally I'm glad to see extra attention given to preserving the weapon itself, my main issue is that its very history should be afforded equal attention.
Thank you for answering me, and well made point.

All the best,
Jim

archer · 5th July 2011, 01:42 AM

Jens, The fish are beautifully carved. The fact their eyes are on the same side of their heads is normal for flat/ bottom fish such as Halibut. Does it have meaning to the Hindu/ Indian cultures? This by far, the best quality chiseling on a katar.

Steve

Battara · 5th July 2011, 05:32 AM

Archer, I know that the fish was one of Vishnu's early incarnations on earth.

Lew · 5th July 2011, 04:20 PM

Jens

Can you please post a pic of the entire piece.

Thanks

Lew

5th July 2011, 01:42 AM	#6
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Fish Jens, The fish are beautifully carved. The fact their eyes are on the same side of their heads is normal for flat/ bottom fish such as Halibut. Does it have meaning to the Hindu/ Indian cultures? This by far, the best quality chiseling on a katar. Steve

4th July 2011, 03:06 PM	#1
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Dmitry, You take some fine to very fine grinding paper, a little oil. This together with many hours should do the job . Jens

4th July 2011, 04:11 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	I'm not usually into South Indian katars, but this one I like.

4th July 2011, 04:14 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,745	Another great memory ! I guess this is another illustration of how important cleaning and restoration tips are here. In rereading this thread it reminds me that while I thought we were trying to learn about the history of the weapon, we were simply learning more on how to clean it. Absolutely fascinating.

4th July 2011, 05:28 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	Jim I guess for me there is a difference between cleaning and leaving some patina, between bringing a piece back to life and over cleaning it within an inch of it's life. How much cleaning is the issue.

5th July 2011, 05:32 AM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	Archer, I know that the fish was one of Vishnu's early incarnations on earth.

5th July 2011, 04:20 PM	#8
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Jens Can you please post a pic of the entire piece. Thanks Lew