Please help me identify these.

Jens Nordlunde · 19th September 2005, 10:28 AM

Hi CPT Knight,

Don’t worry; all of us have, at one time or another bought a newer piece, although our intention was to buy an old one. Have a look for something like this one.

wilked aka Khun Deng · 19th September 2005, 01:05 PM

They will be wonderful mementos of a capstone event in your life. Much better than a wooden plaque with a few plastic trickets attached. Something you will able to look back at with pride over the years. What price is that worth? Take the lesson learned along with your experiences and pass it on as others before you have.

Keep your head down, bring your guys back alive and watch out for those parked cars Bro!

CW4 Dan Wilke 1/1 SFG(A)

P.S. It does taste like chicken as most of us well know

Jim McDougall · 19th September 2005, 03:44 PM

I agree with much of what the guys are saying, simply because these pieces are not truly antique, they seem high quality representations of swords that carry long histories from Islamic regions. You should definitely keep them as mementos of your service there, and in time they will have histories of thier own.In my opinion, aesthetically these are all very attractive pieces.
Over many years of collecting I have pieces that, while not of stellar value to other collectors, have become personal favorites because they have become lifetime mementos. The prices you paid do not seem out of line for these representations which appear reasonably well made.

I'm glad you are with us here on the forum, and hope you keep in touch with us here and join our discussions of so many fascinating edged weapons. Every day is a learning experience for all of us here as we share newly discovered weapons and information and discuss all!

In noting your being there in Iraq, I just would like to tell you how proud we are of you guys, and the incredibly magnificent job you are doing over there.I work here in an international airport and I can tell you firsthand of how true that is because I see so many of you every day, and I cannot begin to tell you the many moving moments I see and experience. I have a son and a son in law both in the Army, one will deploy in weeks with 82nd Airborne, the other with disposition pending. Our prayers are with them, and all of you, as you are all sons and daughters of all of us, be safe and God be with you.

With respect and gratitude,
Jim

spiral · 19th September 2005, 05:03 PM

CPT Kight, Well its a lesson weve all had at one time or another, Ive certanly bought a couple of pieces that turned out to be brand new that where sold as antiques.

I hope your safe whearever you are.

JimMcdougal. Quote..................

In noting your being there in Iraq, I just would like to tell you how proud we are of you guys, and the incredibly magnificent job you are doing over there.

end quote................................

That seems a to express an extremly politcal & contentious viewpoint for such a multi national, multi religion forum as this one Jim.

Not to mention, you are unable to speak for all members of this forum.{all though you appear to be doing so.}

Perhaps its better to just stick to well wishing & the discusian of ethnographic weapons & leave your political & religous sentiments at the door?

Spiral

erlikhan · 19th September 2005, 07:31 PM

...That seems a to express an extremly politcal & contentious viewpoint for such a multi national, multi religion forum as this one Jim.

Not to mention, you are unable to speak for all members of this forum.{all though you appear to be doing so.}...

Once again Spiral has moved before me.

regards

19th September 2005, 10:28 AM	#1
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Hi CPT Knight, Don’t worry; all of us have, at one time or another bought a newer piece, although our intention was to buy an old one. Have a look for something like this one. Attached Images

19th September 2005, 01:05 PM	#2
wilked aka Khun Deng Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 166	Helping the economic development of Iraq They will be wonderful mementos of a capstone event in your life. Much better than a wooden plaque with a few plastic trickets attached. Something you will able to look back at with pride over the years. What price is that worth? Take the lesson learned along with your experiences and pass it on as others before you have. Keep your head down, bring your guys back alive and watch out for those parked cars Bro! CW4 Dan Wilke 1/1 SFG(A) P.S. It does taste like chicken as most of us well know

19th September 2005, 03:44 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,195	I agree with much of what the guys are saying, simply because these pieces are not truly antique, they seem high quality representations of swords that carry long histories from Islamic regions. You should definitely keep them as mementos of your service there, and in time they will have histories of thier own.In my opinion, aesthetically these are all very attractive pieces. Over many years of collecting I have pieces that, while not of stellar value to other collectors, have become personal favorites because they have become lifetime mementos. The prices you paid do not seem out of line for these representations which appear reasonably well made. I'm glad you are with us here on the forum, and hope you keep in touch with us here and join our discussions of so many fascinating edged weapons. Every day is a learning experience for all of us here as we share newly discovered weapons and information and discuss all! In noting your being there in Iraq, I just would like to tell you how proud we are of you guys, and the incredibly magnificent job you are doing over there.I work here in an international airport and I can tell you firsthand of how true that is because I see so many of you every day, and I cannot begin to tell you the many moving moments I see and experience. I have a son and a son in law both in the Army, one will deploy in weeks with 82nd Airborne, the other with disposition pending. Our prayers are with them, and all of you, as you are all sons and daughters of all of us, be safe and God be with you. With respect and gratitude, Jim

19th September 2005, 05:03 PM	#4
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	CPT Kight, Well its a lesson weve all had at one time or another, Ive certanly bought a couple of pieces that turned out to be brand new that where sold as antiques. I hope your safe whearever you are. JimMcdougal. Quote.................. In noting your being there in Iraq, I just would like to tell you how proud we are of you guys, and the incredibly magnificent job you are doing over there. end quote................................ That seems a to express an extremly politcal & contentious viewpoint for such a multi national, multi religion forum as this one Jim. Not to mention, you are unable to speak for all members of this forum.{all though you appear to be doing so.} Perhaps its better to just stick to well wishing & the discusian of ethnographic weapons & leave your political & religous sentiments at the door? Spiral

19th September 2005, 07:31 PM	#5
erlikhan Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Istanbul Posts: 452	...That seems a to express an extremly politcal & contentious viewpoint for such a multi national, multi religion forum as this one Jim. Not to mention, you are unable to speak for all members of this forum.{all though you appear to be doing so.}... Once again Spiral has moved before me. regards