Karud: expensive?

ALEX · 29th December 2007, 04:52 PM

You're not being a scrooge Ariel. I had the same reaction. Even if it is true jade handle, the blade is plain, the general condition is poor, and I have no idea what is sword suspension ring doing on that scabbard:-)
Also, does 5 rivets mean Bukharan origin? Could Bukhara-identified handles have 3 or 4 rivets as well...?

Lew · 29th December 2007, 06:33 PM

I must agree with Ariel though it seems like a very nice piece it has damage to the hilt and the scabbard is quite tattered in my opinion if you are going to spend that type of cash one would be looking for something in better condition.

Lew

29th December 2007, 04:52 PM	#1
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	You're not being a scrooge Ariel. I had the same reaction. Even if it is true jade handle, the blade is plain, the general condition is poor, and I have no idea what is sword suspension ring doing on that scabbard:-) Also, does 5 rivets mean Bukharan origin? Could Bukhara-identified handles have 3 or 4 rivets as well...? Last edited by ALEX; 29th December 2007 at 05:12 PM.

29th December 2007, 06:33 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	I must agree with Ariel though it seems like a very nice piece it has damage to the hilt and the scabbard is quite tattered in my opinion if you are going to spend that type of cash one would be looking for something in better condition. Lew