Mandaya Dagger

Bill M · 1st February 2008, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill

It looks like it could quickly convert to a spear.

Perhaps, though the Mandaya used socketed spear heads, not tang type. It does look like a spear head otherwise.

Jose,

Thanks for the good words and links

Bill M · 9th February 2008, 03:43 PM

Dagger arrived. Trying to decide whether to clean and repair or leave alone? The metal does seem to be a good quality silver.

Gavin Nugent · 9th February 2008, 04:15 PM

Nice images of a most unusual dagger Bill. I would give it a good rubbing over with a silver cloth to high light some of the craftsmanship hidden by the tarnish, but at the ned of the day, it all comes down to your own personal choice Bill, I know many here will say don't touch it.

Gav

Battara · 10th February 2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by freebooter

I know many here will say don't touch it.

Gav

And I am not one of them - in this case it would restore it. Actually it would not be restoration but more repair.......

VANDOO · 10th February 2008, 11:15 PM

I WOULD PERSONALLY RESTORE THE BROKEN POMMEL PART AND REPLACE THE SILVER BANDS ON THE TWO POMEL HORNS AND LEAVE THE DAMMAGE TO THE SILVER ON THE SCABBARD AS IS TO SHOW THE WEAR AND AGE.

RESTORING THE BROKEN POMEL HORN COULD BE A DIFFICULT PROJECT BECAUSE OF MATCHING THE WOOD AND PATINA SO DON'T TAKE IT TOO LIGHTLY. BETTER TO LEAVE IT ALONE THAN TO GET IN BEYOND YOUR ABILITYS TO REPAIR AND END UP WITH A POOR REPAIR.

ONE ADVANTAGE YOU HAVE ON MAKING THIS REPAIR IS YOU CAN ARRANGE TO COVER THE REPAIR WITH THE SILVER BAND.

9th February 2008, 03:43 PM	#2
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Dagger arrived. Trying to decide whether to clean and repair or leave alone? The metal does seem to be a good quality silver. Attached Images

9th February 2008, 04:15 PM	#3
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Nice images Bill Nice images of a most unusual dagger Bill. I would give it a good rubbing over with a silver cloth to high light some of the craftsmanship hidden by the tarnish, but at the ned of the day, it all comes down to your own personal choice Bill, I know many here will say don't touch it. Gav

10th February 2008, 11:15 PM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	I WOULD PERSONALLY RESTORE THE BROKEN POMMEL PART AND REPLACE THE SILVER BANDS ON THE TWO POMEL HORNS AND LEAVE THE DAMMAGE TO THE SILVER ON THE SCABBARD AS IS TO SHOW THE WEAR AND AGE. RESTORING THE BROKEN POMEL HORN COULD BE A DIFFICULT PROJECT BECAUSE OF MATCHING THE WOOD AND PATINA SO DON'T TAKE IT TOO LIGHTLY. BETTER TO LEAVE IT ALONE THAN TO GET IN BEYOND YOUR ABILITYS TO REPAIR AND END UP WITH A POOR REPAIR. ONE ADVANTAGE YOU HAVE ON MAKING THIS REPAIR IS YOU CAN ARRANGE TO COVER THE REPAIR WITH THE SILVER BAND.