Malay Klewang?

T. Koch · 4th February 2013, 01:13 PM

Mosha, I am not sure at all. It was exactly the newly carved scabbard in combination with the very uniform dispersion of oxidation together with it's color, that made me suspicious. Might also be the photos, as mentioned.

If Kai says it's good to go, I'd trust him 100%!

I am just a novice when it comes to arms collecting, but I am collecting on a very limited budget and I simply can't afford to make mistakes with my funds. It probably also means that I miss out on some good-deal false-negatives, but I'll just have to live with that.

Take care, - Thor

Moshah · 4th February 2013, 02:43 PM

That is how it works with most of the collectors, IMHO.

I always think it is better to be extra careful as it pays. All you need is patience, which is supposedly to be limitless but sometimes you are going to miss a few good things and cringe for the thought of that. However, it is better than cringing for a junk that you wish you won't buy...

I think being extra careful is really a virtue, in this hobby.

Cheers.

kai · 5th February 2013, 11:50 AM

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If Kai says it's good to go, I'd trust him 100%!

Nah, I also have my share of mistakes on record.

4th February 2013, 01:13 PM	#1
T. Koch Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mother North Posts: 189	Mosha, I am not sure at all. It was exactly the newly carved scabbard in combination with the very uniform dispersion of oxidation together with it's color, that made me suspicious. Might also be the photos, as mentioned. If Kai says it's good to go, I'd trust him 100%! I am just a novice when it comes to arms collecting, but I am collecting on a very limited budget and I simply can't afford to make mistakes with my funds. It probably also means that I miss out on some good-deal false-negatives, but I'll just have to live with that. Take care, - Thor

4th February 2013, 02:43 PM	#2
Moshah Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 171	That is how it works with most of the collectors, IMHO. I always think it is better to be extra careful as it pays. All you need is patience, which is supposedly to be limitless but sometimes you are going to miss a few good things and cringe for the thought of that. However, it is better than cringing for a junk that you wish you won't buy... I think being extra careful is really a virtue, in this hobby. Cheers.