Am I overly paranoid

Conogre · 16th April 2005, 09:04 PM

A friend was over drooling over that axe while the auction was going on ...appreciation for damascus steel over the past couple of years has increased to the point that it nearly become an obsession, but even a non-afficionado would have to be impressed by this pattern.
I also doubt that the idea of it not being authentic ever arose .
VERY nice grab and congratulations.
Mike

capt.smash · 16th April 2005, 09:41 PM

Thanks conogre

TBH im surprised it didnt go for a higher price....imlooking forward to getting my hands on it

Conogre · 16th April 2005, 09:50 PM

I would too!
When it comes to "feel" in the hands I've always been partial to axes, heavy short swords, klewangs and other chopper/slashers as opposed to the more delicate thrusting swords and such.
If they are right about reincarnation then I was undoubtedly an axe wielding barbarian in some past incarnation who REALLY liked his job! **grin**
Your screen name seems VERY appropriate for such inclinations as well!
Mike

TVV · 18th April 2005, 04:27 AM

I have absolutely nothing against repros, if they are made well and if they are sold as such. It appears that this was not the case with the items I had suspicions for.
Tom, I had no idea about the screws and I would keep in mind that they may not necessarily designate a repro.

derek · 18th April 2005, 03:04 PM

TVV,
These three items you linked to look identical in every detail to items I found all over the Souks in the UAE. These were certainly made to sell to tourists (a few sellers admitted as much), although the work was pretty good.

16th April 2005, 09:04 PM	#1
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	A friend was over drooling over that axe while the auction was going on ...appreciation for damascus steel over the past couple of years has increased to the point that it nearly become an obsession, but even a non-afficionado would have to be impressed by this pattern. I also doubt that the idea of it not being authentic ever arose . VERY nice grab and congratulations. Mike

16th April 2005, 09:41 PM	#2
capt.smash Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Devon ,England Posts: 80	Thanks conogre TBH im surprised it didnt go for a higher price....imlooking forward to getting my hands on it

16th April 2005, 09:50 PM	#3
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	I would too! When it comes to "feel" in the hands I've always been partial to axes, heavy short swords, klewangs and other chopper/slashers as opposed to the more delicate thrusting swords and such. If they are right about reincarnation then I was undoubtedly an axe wielding barbarian in some past incarnation who REALLY liked his job! grin Your screen name seems VERY appropriate for such inclinations as well! Mike

18th April 2005, 04:27 AM	#4
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	I have absolutely nothing against repros, if they are made well and if they are sold as such. It appears that this was not the case with the items I had suspicions for. Tom, I had no idea about the screws and I would keep in mind that they may not necessarily designate a repro.

18th April 2005, 03:04 PM	#5
derek Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 215	TVV, These three items you linked to look identical in every detail to items I found all over the Souks in the UAE. These were certainly made to sell to tourists (a few sellers admitted as much), although the work was pretty good.