Jambiya for comments help needed

kahnjar1 · 22nd June 2009, 11:02 PM

I would be using a toothbrush to remove residue, or a firmer bristle brush if it was not loose. What about just washing it in water...should get rid of the powder.
As to colour...I have seen Red, Blue, Green, Gold on Indian sword scabbards---admittedly on the replica ones which seem to be about in large quantities, but of course old ones would normally have been a bit faded over the years unless they had been kept in the dark. You would need to get the "correct" shade of colour to make it look right though. I think if I were in your shoes I would use green, as close as possible to the stuff that is already there, or maybe just a little faded as the knife is not new. If you know someone who recovers pool tables you might be able to get some faded baise which could do the trick.
Stu.

Battara · 22nd June 2009, 11:52 PM

I agree that this is probably Indian in origin. IT may have been gilded brass once.

Atlantia · 23rd June 2009, 09:31 PM

Hi Battara,
I'm quite happy with Indian, thats the primary focus of my interest anyway.
Thanks for joining the discussion, I was beginning to think everyone had added me to their ignore list, or just hated the dagger

Do you have any other thoughts on it?

Regards
Gene

22nd June 2009, 11:02 PM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,789	I would be using a toothbrush to remove residue, or a firmer bristle brush if it was not loose. What about just washing it in water...should get rid of the powder. As to colour...I have seen Red, Blue, Green, Gold on Indian sword scabbards---admittedly on the replica ones which seem to be about in large quantities, but of course old ones would normally have been a bit faded over the years unless they had been kept in the dark. You would need to get the "correct" shade of colour to make it look right though. I think if I were in your shoes I would use green, as close as possible to the stuff that is already there, or maybe just a little faded as the knife is not new. If you know someone who recovers pool tables you might be able to get some faded baise which could do the trick. Stu.

22nd June 2009, 11:52 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I agree that this is probably Indian in origin. IT may have been gilded brass once.

23rd June 2009, 09:31 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi Battara, I'm quite happy with Indian, thats the primary focus of my interest anyway. Thanks for joining the discussion, I was beginning to think everyone had added me to their ignore list, or just hated the dagger Do you have any other thoughts on it? Regards Gene