Ivory hilt dagger with "Tears" and a "Smiley?"

Mare Rosu · 31st July 2007, 07:30 PM

Kronckew;
Very nice dogs you have, say hi to Millie and Blue for me.
I probed the inside of the slot wit a dentist tool and could not find any protrusion on the slot walls. The only seam on the chamber holding the steel ball is on the upper blade end of the chamber, it is one piece until it get to other end where the small "ring" is attached between the two wings of the hilt.

Kai;
You are correct on the magnetic field following the blade contour;see photograph. If anyone hasn't done so yet, you need to read Jens "Classic" post on "Magnetic Weapons" http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=292
Get a pot of coffee or any other type of adult beverage and start finding about magnetic weapons.

Jens;
My supply of compasses will come in handy if I ever start a survival class

Do you think that my "magnetic" personalty has anything to do with my daggers? Could be now

Rand;
I agree with you on Jen's postings he is very astute and knowledgeable and he will share that with other folks, all very good traits, I say.
Yes you are also correct on you observation on the needle points on the dagger. Also see the pictures.

Jens I a not trying to rehash you Magnetic Weapons post but did want to show anyone new about this dagger. I am now an expert on using iron fillings

Gene

Jens Nordlunde · 31st July 2007, 09:42 PM

Gene, you are not only good at using iron fillings, you also take very good pictures. I have tried using iron fillings, but it was quite a mess, so I gave it up. I am really not quite sure how to read your compasses or you iron filling pictures, so I will have to go back to the original thread and start reading it again. Thank you for the pictures.
Do I see a bird at the base of the blade?

Mare Rosu · 1st August 2007, 12:49 AM

Yes Jens there is a bird on each side of the dagger.
I know your are a "Flower" person

but can you, or anyone else tell me the identity/type of bird it is? Looks like a long bill Raven to me

Thanks for the kind words on my pictures.
Gene

rand · 1st August 2007, 07:02 AM

Gene,

The picture showing the magnetic fields relating to the blade is fascinating.

Regarding the bird, I believe the peacock was the pet of the God of War, so that may be a good choice...... Makes a good story anyway.

rand

kronckew · 1st August 2007, 10:58 AM

my initial impression is also a peacock

Jens Nordlunde · 1st August 2007, 05:00 PM

I would have said a raven, but after having read Rand's and Kronckew's posts, and having had another look at the bird, I think it may be a peacock after all, due to the way the tail feathers are made. Besides from being a royal bird, and a pet of the God of war, the peacock is a very good watch bird and will make a lot of noice if intruders try to get in where they have nothing to do.

rand · 1st August 2007, 10:15 PM

Its also interesting that the bird is chiseled into the bolsa and the work on it matches the cut out for the tears of the wounded. Looks like the same tools marks to me.

rand

31st July 2007, 07:30 PM	#1
Mare Rosu Deceased Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA, DEEP SOUTH, GEORGIA, Y'all hear? Posts: 121	Here we go again! Kronckew; Very nice dogs you have, say hi to Millie and Blue for me. I probed the inside of the slot wit a dentist tool and could not find any protrusion on the slot walls. The only seam on the chamber holding the steel ball is on the upper blade end of the chamber, it is one piece until it get to other end where the small "ring" is attached between the two wings of the hilt. Kai; You are correct on the magnetic field following the blade contour;see photograph. If anyone hasn't done so yet, you need to read Jens "Classic" post on "Magnetic Weapons" http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=292 Get a pot of coffee or any other type of adult beverage and start finding about magnetic weapons. Jens; My supply of compasses will come in handy if I ever start a survival class Do you think that my "magnetic" personalty has anything to do with my daggers? Could be now Rand; I agree with you on Jen's postings he is very astute and knowledgeable and he will share that with other folks, all very good traits, I say. Yes you are also correct on you observation on the needle points on the dagger. Also see the pictures. Jens I a not trying to rehash you Magnetic Weapons post but did want to show anyone new about this dagger. I am now an expert on using iron fillings Gene Attached Images

1st August 2007, 12:49 AM	#3
Mare Rosu Deceased Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA, DEEP SOUTH, GEORGIA, Y'all hear? Posts: 121	BIRD, What type? Yes Jens there is a bird on each side of the dagger. I know your are a "Flower" person but can you, or anyone else tell me the identity/type of bird it is? Looks like a long bill Raven to me Thanks for the kind words on my pictures. Gene Attached Images

1st August 2007, 07:02 AM	#4
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 538	Iron filings and bird Gene, The picture showing the magnetic fields relating to the blade is fascinating. Regarding the bird, I believe the peacock was the pet of the God of War, so that may be a good choice...... Makes a good story anyway. rand

1st August 2007, 10:15 PM	#7
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 538	Metalwork on Bolsa & Tang Its also interesting that the bird is chiseled into the bolsa and the work on it matches the cut out for the tears of the wounded. Looks like the same tools marks to me. rand

31st July 2007, 09:42 PM	#2
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,713	Gene, you are not only good at using iron fillings, you also take very good pictures. I have tried using iron fillings, but it was quite a mess, so I gave it up. I am really not quite sure how to read your compasses or you iron filling pictures, so I will have to go back to the original thread and start reading it again. Thank you for the pictures. Do I see a bird at the base of the blade?

1st August 2007, 10:58 AM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,152	my initial impression is also a peacock

1st August 2007, 05:00 PM	#6
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,713	I would have said a raven, but after having read Rand's and Kronckew's posts, and having had another look at the bird, I think it may be a peacock after all, due to the way the tail feathers are made. Besides from being a royal bird, and a pet of the God of war, the peacock is a very good watch bird and will make a lot of noice if intruders try to get in where they have nothing to do.