A result of ivory regulations ???

Gavin Nugent · 22nd January 2024, 03:36 PM

I think there is a lot too much speculation as was to what hilts these blades had. Some were silver and ray skin over bamboo, others were silver and Niello.

Personally, I feel the speculation, and where discussions are turning to, will cause far more bluster and fluff than any good to the forum.

Nothing is going to change in this space, and just or unjust from a collectors point of view, or any speculation or discussion on the subject of what is not known for certain holds even less water within the current landscape.
This is just sensationalism for sensationalism sake and a rehash of the subject that has been broached here numerous times.

Live trade still happens. As recent as this week I have seen it on social media and other media. The issue is not going away.

Agree or disagree, we are all entitled to opinions, for me. I see ongoing speculations or even instances of it being removed by governing bodies, that it will do the community here no good at all.

22nd January 2024, 03:36 PM	#7
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	I think there is a lot too much speculation as was to what hilts these blades had. Some were silver and ray skin over bamboo, others were silver and Niello. Personally, I feel the speculation, and where discussions are turning to, will cause far more bluster and fluff than any good to the forum. Nothing is going to change in this space, and just or unjust from a collectors point of view, or any speculation or discussion on the subject of what is not known for certain holds even less water within the current landscape. This is just sensationalism for sensationalism sake and a rehash of the subject that has been broached here numerous times. Live trade still happens. As recent as this week I have seen it on social media and other media. The issue is not going away. Agree or disagree, we are all entitled to opinions, for me. I see ongoing speculations or even instances of it being removed by governing bodies, that it will do the community here no good at all.