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Rick · 24th July 2011, 01:15 AM

That's great Kai .

Thank you .

Anyone else wish to be on the development team ?

I think Jim might make a good Staff Advisor on this project .

Rick

A. G. Maisey · 24th July 2011, 01:57 AM

Yes Kai, you're quite correct, a variable approach is necessary, and I feel that this is as it should be.

The person in Central Jawa is operating within the cultural constraints of his society, just as the curator in London, New York or Paris is operating within the constraints of his society. For the collectors who frequent our discussions, the constraints are different yet again, as it seems to me that there are perhaps as many different philosophies as there are collectors.

This being so, the "--- do as much as is necessary, and as little as is possible.---" approach is clearly the only overarching philosophy that will satisfy all objectives, as each person sets his own objectives, in accordance with his own philosophy.

Rick, I'd be happy to assist in respect of items of tosan aji, I do have considerable experience in this field, and it seems that my private emails to collectors often deal with one aspect or another of the management of tosan aji. However, I would be reluctant to involve myself in other areas, because although I do have a little experience in some other fields, and my methods have been successful in most instances, they seem to often vary from the methods used by people who specialise in these other areas.

Tim Simmons · 24th July 2011, 09:01 AM

A really good idea. I need information on working with organic matierals like, rattan, coir, grass, rush and other fibers. Where to get them and in small enough quantity. An item may be incomplete and vunerable just for the lack of some cordage, which would have always been replace as and when needed in the original enviroment. I have had some success with rehilting sabers and other sword fittings; would be happy to pass on any information that might be helpful.

Rick · 24th July 2011, 05:22 PM

Great discussion Gentlemen; many good ideas floated .
Jim has graciously declined to lead this effort .
The Warung is where I belong; so this will not be my group to lead .

Keep the ideas coming .

Best,
Rick

AJ1356 · 24th July 2011, 05:55 PM

This a great idea, there are lots of posts on this forum that contain lots of good information. However a consolidation of good info would be time saving.

24th July 2011, 01:15 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	That's great Kai . Thank you . Anyone else wish to be on the development team ? I think Jim might make a good Staff Advisor on this project . Rick

24th July 2011, 01:57 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,048	Yes Kai, you're quite correct, a variable approach is necessary, and I feel that this is as it should be. The person in Central Jawa is operating within the cultural constraints of his society, just as the curator in London, New York or Paris is operating within the constraints of his society. For the collectors who frequent our discussions, the constraints are different yet again, as it seems to me that there are perhaps as many different philosophies as there are collectors. This being so, the "--- do as much as is necessary, and as little as is possible.---" approach is clearly the only overarching philosophy that will satisfy all objectives, as each person sets his own objectives, in accordance with his own philosophy. Rick, I'd be happy to assist in respect of items of tosan aji, I do have considerable experience in this field, and it seems that my private emails to collectors often deal with one aspect or another of the management of tosan aji. However, I would be reluctant to involve myself in other areas, because although I do have a little experience in some other fields, and my methods have been successful in most instances, they seem to often vary from the methods used by people who specialise in these other areas.

24th July 2011, 09:01 AM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	A really good idea. I need information on working with organic matierals like, rattan, coir, grass, rush and other fibers. Where to get them and in small enough quantity. An item may be incomplete and vunerable just for the lack of some cordage, which would have always been replace as and when needed in the original enviroment. I have had some success with rehilting sabers and other sword fittings; would be happy to pass on any information that might be helpful.

24th July 2011, 05:22 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Great discussion Gentlemen; many good ideas floated . Jim has graciously declined to lead this effort . The Warung is where I belong; so this will not be my group to lead . Keep the ideas coming . Best, Rick

24th July 2011, 05:55 PM	#5
AJ1356 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nashville Posts: 317	This a great idea, there are lots of posts on this forum that contain lots of good information. However a consolidation of good info would be time saving.