Am I Missing Something Here??

archer · 8th July 2008, 07:29 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, 07:57 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, 08:15 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

Rick · 8th July 2008, 11:02 PM

Somewhere P.T. Barnum is chuckling tonight .

kronckew · 9th July 2008, 12:19 AM

wiccans use brass or bronze blades to cut herbs and for other ritual uses that cold steel or iron would pollute. unless this is a well known religious item from some cult, and known to possess inherent magical essences, i think 400 is a bit steep. one can get a perfectly good bronze athame or sickle with a nice bog oak hilt for much less.

Robert · 10th July 2008, 05:02 AM

Thank you all for your response to this post. I have to agree with Katana that this does show age (late 19th to early 20th century) and I do think that it is an actual weapon and not just a letter opener or paper-knife. What surprised me was the price that it went for. David, I've tried to find any written evidence about magical protections of brass or copper blades but have had no luck as of now. If anyone has any information on this, please post. Thank you all again for you thoughts.

Robert

Atlantia · 10th July 2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Thank you all for your response to this post. I have to agree with Katana that this does show age (late 19th to early 20th century) and I do think that it is an actual weapon and not just a letter opener or paper-knife. What surprised me was the price that it went for. David, I've tried to find any written evidence about magical protections of brass or copper blades but have had no luck as of now. If anyone has any information on this, please post. Thank you all again for you thoughts.

Robert

I dont think the brass/bronze looks to have much patination. A little, and some stains from having something spilt on it, but I don't get a feel of real age from it.
Has anyone contacted the two highest bidders and asked them to enlighten us?

Ferguson · 11th July 2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by archer

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

My understanding is that Punal is a Spanish word meaning knife, and is used by the people in the north of the Philippines. Gunong is used for the daggers of the Muslim peoples of the south. I think.

Steve

8th July 2008, 07:29 PM	#1
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, 08:15 PM	#3
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, 11:02 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Somewhere P.T. Barnum is chuckling tonight .

9th July 2008, 12:19 AM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,238	wiccans use brass or bronze blades to cut herbs and for other ritual uses that cold steel or iron would pollute. unless this is a well known religious item from some cult, and known to possess inherent magical essences, i think 400 is a bit steep. one can get a perfectly good bronze athame or sickle with a nice bog oak hilt for much less.

10th July 2008, 05:02 AM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Thank you all for your response to this post. I have to agree with Katana that this does show age (late 19th to early 20th century) and I do think that it is an actual weapon and not just a letter opener or paper-knife. What surprised me was the price that it went for. David, I've tried to find any written evidence about magical protections of brass or copper blades but have had no luck as of now. If anyone has any information on this, please post. Thank you all again for you thoughts. Robert