Deal for 10/2 -- Pix, ASTK, Dhan Bhadur Gopte Knife and more great buys

Grats mbob! Ive just been waiting to see one of Dhans polished swords of shiva. Sure looks nice! Let us know what that siam wood is like. You scored today:thumbup:
 
ndoghouse said:
Grats mbob! Ive just been waiting to see one of Dhans polished swords of shiva. Sure looks nice! Let us know what that siam wood is like. You scored today:thumbup:
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Well, maybe I scored. But I still haven't gotten a "Done Deal"... I was wondering what "siam wood" actually was, but there are several different woods that show up on a search for "siam wood". I'm guessing that this must be siamese rosewood, Dalbergia cochinchinensis?

P.S. I was also interested in what "Dhar wood" actually was, but search results are not revealing. But then I found this from a post on this forum by Yangdu on 2-10-2010:

"Dhar"

"Last month I received shipments of few Tamang knives that have a super
strong wooden handle made out of a special redish wood, Dhar.

The tree that produces this red colored wood grows in southern Nepal, a
flatland that resembles Louisiana. It is warm, humid and full of mosquitos.

The wood is so strong that it is used to make a Theki, which is a bell with a
direct connecton to the Nepalese occult. It is used to make a Sherpa
homemade brew, Jadnh, by ensuring fermentation.

The wood has several uses, including making wagon wheels for Gada, a
wagon pulled by oxen or water buffaloes. If this beautiful wood is strong
enough to be made into wagon wheels, it should be more than strong enough
for wooden knife handles.

This unusual redish wood makes the knives I have special and rare. It will
hold a special place in your collections."
 
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Jobesmirage said:
So... another newbie question once I get the knife email, how have you guys paid her for the knife?
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Auntie will send an email with "Done Deal" and the shipping cost, if you were first to email her for the item.

You can then submit payment via Paypal to her, in one lump sum (ie $125.00 (knife) + $17.00 (shipping) = total cost of $142.00) to himimp@aol.com (her email address for Paypal)
 
Thanks a lot cul4u01, I got the e-mail and I emailed her back but I didnt hear back; ill paypal her now
 
Jobesmirage said:
Thanks a lot cul4u01, I got the e-mail and I emailed her back but I didnt hear back; ill paypal her now
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Congrats on getting the "Done Deal" Looks like you are off to a great start on becoming infected with HIKV. That blade by Thumar looks like a great addition to a collection of any size, from one to....well whatever Gehazi has :D
 
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