Mid 20th cent Saka knife?

Freddy · 14th September 2006, 07:52 PM

I think you're right with Saka. The Kusu and Tetela have similar shaped knives, but the blades are more slender.

When I have an object that has active woodwurm, I put it into the refrigerator for a month or so. That also kills the bug

. But this is only possible with small objects.

As to plastic on African items. Look at this Luba axe. The red circles are, in my opinion, plastic (?) rings used by a plumber.

Tim Simmons · 14th September 2006, 08:04 PM

Wife. Put it in the refrigerator? No No No

Freddy · 14th September 2006, 08:22 PM

You have to bring it to her very gently.

They get used to it

fearn · 15th September 2006, 05:13 AM

Hey,

About killing bugs in the refrigerator, I've got a bit of advice:

PUT THEM IN THE FREEZER!

This is what we do with plant samples, especially in the summer. Thing is, a refrigerator is 36 deg. F (~2 deg C), where as a freezer is 32 deg F/0 deg. C.

Many insects in the temperate areas have no trouble surviving a fridge. I've seen bugs hatch out of samples that were stored in a fridge for *four years* (okay, they were soil samples, but you get the point).

If you want to rid a sample of bugs, take it from a warm storage area, and throw it in the freezer (or colder) for at least a week (if you can afford a -80 oC freezer, use that overnight. Liquid nitrogen baths work well too

). The trick is the sudden temperature change, followed by the prolonged ice treatment.

As to dealing with spouses, it's always worth pointing out that it's easier (and cheaper) to put the axe in the freezer and kill the bugs, than it is to put all the furniture in the freezer after an infestation starts. Throwing that worm-eaten knife out will just infect the neighborhood, so the only choice is to freeze it and kill the bugs.

F

Freddy · 15th September 2006, 07:36 AM

Hi Fearn,

That's what I meant : the freezer. I must have explained it badly. I always pack the item in a plastic bag and tag it. So I know when to take it out.

katana · 15th September 2006, 08:00 PM

Hi Tim,
its highly likely that the woodworm is long gone, the holes are where the larvae have borrowed out, emerging as adults (beetles). However, if there are 'saw dust' deposits then the grubs are resident/active. The freezer idea seems a good one....to be on the safe side. At least it will save using harsh chemicals....that would probably affect the colour/appearance of the handle.

Mapico1 · 15th September 2006, 08:06 PM

microwave 1-2 minutes all splashed

15th September 2006, 08:06 PM	#7
Mapico1 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 86	quickest way microwave 1-2 minutes all splashed

14th September 2006, 07:52 PM	#1
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	I think you're right with Saka. The Kusu and Tetela have similar shaped knives, but the blades are more slender. When I have an object that has active woodwurm, I put it into the refrigerator for a month or so. That also kills the bug . But this is only possible with small objects. As to plastic on African items. Look at this Luba axe. The red circles are, in my opinion, plastic (?) rings used by a plumber.

14th September 2006, 08:04 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	Wife. Put it in the refrigerator? No No No

14th September 2006, 08:22 PM	#3
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	You have to bring it to her very gently. They get used to it

15th September 2006, 05:13 AM	#4
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Hey, About killing bugs in the refrigerator, I've got a bit of advice: PUT THEM IN THE FREEZER! This is what we do with plant samples, especially in the summer. Thing is, a refrigerator is 36 deg. F (~2 deg C), where as a freezer is 32 deg F/0 deg. C. Many insects in the temperate areas have no trouble surviving a fridge. I've seen bugs hatch out of samples that were stored in a fridge for four years (okay, they were soil samples, but you get the point). If you want to rid a sample of bugs, take it from a warm storage area, and throw it in the freezer (or colder) for at least a week (if you can afford a -80 oC freezer, use that overnight. Liquid nitrogen baths work well too ). The trick is the sudden temperature change, followed by the prolonged ice treatment. As to dealing with spouses, it's always worth pointing out that it's easier (and cheaper) to put the axe in the freezer and kill the bugs, than it is to put all the furniture in the freezer after an infestation starts. Throwing that worm-eaten knife out will just infect the neighborhood, so the only choice is to freeze it and kill the bugs. F

15th September 2006, 07:36 AM	#5
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Hi Fearn, That's what I meant : the freezer. I must have explained it badly. I always pack the item in a plastic bag and tag it. So I know when to take it out.

15th September 2006, 08:00 PM	#6
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Tim, its highly likely that the woodworm is long gone, the holes are where the larvae have borrowed out, emerging as adults (beetles). However, if there are 'saw dust' deposits then the grubs are resident/active. The freezer idea seems a good one....to be on the safe side. At least it will save using harsh chemicals....that would probably affect the colour/appearance of the handle.