Yemeni Jambiya for restoration....but is it worth it?

Lew · 23rd October 2007, 10:30 PM

Spiral

Are you suggesting that since my jambiya's rhino horn is dark and opaque that the original owner had dirty hands

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Lew

spiral · 23rd October 2007, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

Spiral

Are you suggesting that since my jambiya's rhino horn is dark and opaque that the original owner had dirty hands

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Lew

Only if it was translucent to begin with Lew!

It might just be dark & opaque rhino horn.

Spiral

katana · 26th October 2007, 02:13 PM

Dagger received today.......very disappointing

The Rhino / amber is in fact resin/plastic it has a grainy, marbled effect but was confirmed by the 'hot pin' test.

The blade.....is composed of two metal sheets

The 'patination' of the blade surface really looks convincing, I think, that perhaps the steel has a quantity of re-cycled metal of differing grades which adds to the illusion.

The 'silver' banding on the hilt (just before the blade) has partially loosened and I can see printed wording on the reverse side, looks like a section of a tin can coated with some dull, silvery material on the 'facing side'.

Who said "the camera never lies....."

Its a real shame (sham

), I was really looking forward to restoring this knife and scabbard ..... with no redeeming features it would be a complete waste of time and effort.

Hopefully, other formites will 'learn' from my mistake...

Never mind....... nothing ventured....nothing gained

Regards David

Battara · 26th October 2007, 06:46 PM

I'm so sorry you got screwed.

This happened to me in receiving a "yemeni jambiya". Was not pleased.

spiral · 26th October 2007, 06:56 PM

Thats a shame, Id have taken a chance on it as well if it was cheap...

Lots of them have plastic handles. Including most that are sold as amber.....

Buffalo horn is a lot more common than rhino as well.

Spiral

Tim Simmons · 26th October 2007, 07:22 PM

Amber is resin, a hot pin will sink into it. Amber is affected by perfume or alcohol but do not think plastic is, well not to the same extent. By and large I feel these really are not worth going after unless you can handle them. I also speak from experience. I think in all the years collesting I have only seen three or four worth anything near the money asked.

fernando · 26th October 2007, 07:39 PM

I am so sorry David.
I wish for you that it wouldn't have happened.
I dye a little when it happens to me.
Can't you stuff it back?
Fernando

katana · 26th October 2007, 07:56 PM

Thank you for your replies,
This was a very cheap purchase (the seller has kindly offered to refund half the money ) and I have learned valuable lessons which will help me prevent more costly mistakes

......hopefully

The fumes from the hot pin test smelt 'plasticky' .....I would imagine that amber would give off a more aromatic aroma

Kind Regards David

23rd October 2007, 10:30 PM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Spiral Are you suggesting that since my jambiya's rhino horn is dark and opaque that the original owner had dirty hands . Lew

26th October 2007, 02:13 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Dagger received today.......very disappointing The Rhino / amber is in fact resin/plastic it has a grainy, marbled effect but was confirmed by the 'hot pin' test. The blade.....is composed of two metal sheets The 'patination' of the blade surface really looks convincing, I think, that perhaps the steel has a quantity of re-cycled metal of differing grades which adds to the illusion. The 'silver' banding on the hilt (just before the blade) has partially loosened and I can see printed wording on the reverse side, looks like a section of a tin can coated with some dull, silvery material on the 'facing side'. Who said "the camera never lies....." Its a real shame (sham ), I was really looking forward to restoring this knife and scabbard ..... with no redeeming features it would be a complete waste of time and effort. Hopefully, other formites will 'learn' from my mistake... Never mind....... nothing ventured....nothing gained Regards David

26th October 2007, 06:46 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I'm so sorry you got screwed. This happened to me in receiving a "yemeni jambiya". Was not pleased.

26th October 2007, 06:56 PM	#5
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Thats a shame, Id have taken a chance on it as well if it was cheap... Lots of them have plastic handles. Including most that are sold as amber..... Buffalo horn is a lot more common than rhino as well. Spiral

26th October 2007, 07:22 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	Amber is resin, a hot pin will sink into it. Amber is affected by perfume or alcohol but do not think plastic is, well not to the same extent. By and large I feel these really are not worth going after unless you can handle them. I also speak from experience. I think in all the years collesting I have only seen three or four worth anything near the money asked.

26th October 2007, 07:39 PM	#7
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	I am so sorry David. I wish for you that it wouldn't have happened. I dye a little when it happens to me. Can't you stuff it back? Fernando

26th October 2007, 07:56 PM	#8
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Thank you for your replies, This was a very cheap purchase (the seller has kindly offered to refund half the money ) and I have learned valuable lessons which will help me prevent more costly mistakes ......hopefully The fumes from the hot pin test smelt 'plasticky' .....I would imagine that amber would give off a more aromatic aroma Kind Regards David