A second purchase

Sajen · 16th March 2009, 06:26 PM

No comments to the Jawa Deman handle from Tridacna?
sajen

David · 16th March 2009, 07:26 PM

Sajen, i think that the planar hilt looks much better.

As for the tridacna hilt, i guess it'd sort of like the fossillized molar hilts for me in that i am generally not a big fan of them (though i have seen some exceptions). I think that like the molar material this is a rather difficult stuff to work with and usually the results are not very detailed or intricate. Still they tend to be highly prized. Just not usually to my liking.

Sajen · 16th March 2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Sajen, i think that the planar hilt looks much better.

As for the tridacna hilt, i guess it'd sort of like the fossillized molar hilts for me in that i am generally not a big fan of them (though i have seen some exceptions). I think that like the molar material this is a rather difficult stuff to work with and usually the results are not very detailed or intricate. Still they tend to be highly prized. Just not usually to my liking.

Hi David,
thank's for comment. I have to agree, the planar hilt looks better.
The tridacna hilt have a very smooth patination and is for a hilt from this material nicely carved for my opinion. But it's a question of taste to like it or not.
sajen

Marcokeris · 17th March 2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

No comments to the Jawa Deman handle from Tridacna?
sajen

Sajen i don't like so much tridacna (and elephant tooth) hits because they are very heavy and fragile(and also ...cold to touch). But if i find a tridacna hit i'll try to buy it (of course if its price is good because, in my experience, it's very difficult to find a tridacna) About your hit i like the nice work but i don't like the quality of material for the black and brown spots

Sajen · 17th March 2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcokeris

Sajen i don't like so much tridacna (and elephant tooth) hits because they are very heavy and fragile(and also ...cold to touch). But if i find a tridacna hit i'll try to buy it (of course if its price is good because, in my experience, it's very difficult to find a tridacna) About your hit i like the nice work but i don't like the quality of material for the black and brown spots

Hello Marco,
agree with you, the material isn't very fine, I think it's from the outside of the clam.
sajen

16th March 2009, 06:26 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	No comments to the Jawa Deman handle from Tridacna? sajen

16th March 2009, 07:26 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Sajen, i think that the planar hilt looks much better. As for the tridacna hilt, i guess it'd sort of like the fossillized molar hilts for me in that i am generally not a big fan of them (though i have seen some exceptions). I think that like the molar material this is a rather difficult stuff to work with and usually the results are not very detailed or intricate. Still they tend to be highly prized. Just not usually to my liking.