Jamdhar Katar

BBJW · 28th August 2022, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

We should remember that when aluminum was first discovered in the mid 19th century it was considered a precious metal. This Jamdhar katar may be older than you think.

Or newer?-- bbjw

corrado26 · 28th August 2022, 07:56 AM

at the beginning of the use of aluminium around 1850 it was considered more expensive than gold. So it might be possible that this piece is that old in particular because its blade and grip are made of the same material in oder to demonstrate one's wealth

28th August 2022, 07:56 AM	#2
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,171	at the beginning of the use of aluminium around 1850 it was considered more expensive than gold. So it might be possible that this piece is that old in particular because its blade and grip are made of the same material in oder to demonstrate one's wealth