Am I Missing Something Here??

katana · 8th July 2008, 03:11 PM

Strange that two bidders were convinced of 'it's value'. Both seem avid collectors. Closer inspection of the dagger pictures suggests it is solidly constructed, the blade appears quite thick.

It does seem to have some age ,but the pictures are poor.

Perhaps a good weapon to use... in a warehouse full of magnets

If this is truly a weapon, then the reason for the use of bronze (brass, as stated in the listing) for the blade might help to ID. All I can suggest is religious reasons or a maritime use

Regards David

David · 8th July 2008, 03:26 PM

Weren't brass blades sometimes made to bypass magickal protections against iron?

Atlantia · 8th July 2008, 03:58 PM

It just looks llike a 1960s Indian paperknife?
The blade really IS brass!

Atlantia · 8th July 2008, 03:58 PM

Does anyone know either of the two high bidders?

archer · 8th July 2008, 08:29 PM

http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=120278293669 I bid on this in the early stages for the punal. Is this the start of EBAY Fever Virus?
$380.00 for a punal is steep.

Steve

Ferguson · 8th July 2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by archer

http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=120278293669 I bid on this in the early stages for the punal. Is this the start of EBAY Fever Virus?
$380.00 for a punal is steep.

Steve

I watched this one with some interest. To me, and it's only my opinion, the gunong in this one was fairly new and of lower quality. The koummiya scabbard looked touristy as well. But they're not my forte'.
Steve F

archer · 8th July 2008, 09:15 PM

Steve, It's time I learn the difference, would you mind explaining the fine points on Identification? I agree with your opinion on this bad marriage.

Steve

8th July 2008, 08:29 PM	#5
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Same Seller over the top sale http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=120278293669 I bid on this in the early stages for the punal. Is this the start of EBAY Fever Virus? $380.00 for a punal is steep. Steve

8th July 2008, 09:15 PM	#7
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Gunong/ Punal ???? Steve, It's time I learn the difference, would you mind explaining the fine points on Identification? I agree with your opinion on this bad marriage. Steve

8th July 2008, 03:11 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Strange that two bidders were convinced of 'it's value'. Both seem avid collectors. Closer inspection of the dagger pictures suggests it is solidly constructed, the blade appears quite thick. It does seem to have some age ,but the pictures are poor. Perhaps a good weapon to use... in a warehouse full of magnets If this is truly a weapon, then the reason for the use of bronze (brass, as stated in the listing) for the blade might help to ID. All I can suggest is religious reasons or a maritime use Regards David

8th July 2008, 03:26 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Weren't brass blades sometimes made to bypass magickal protections against iron?

8th July 2008, 03:58 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	It just looks llike a 1960s Indian paperknife? The blade really IS brass!