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Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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the Tibetan sword . . . . . . is a big draw, and
the Chitlangi . . . . . . is one of my most favorite
so many others were reaching out for me
but I kept going back to the
26" monster hilt Philippine sword
that's the one that I want to pick up
& to display
wow
thanks
steve, emailing you soon
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the Tibetan sword . . . . . . is a big draw, and
the Chitlangi . . . . . . is one of my most favorite
so many others were reaching out for me
but I kept going back to the
26" monster hilt Philippine sword
that's the one that I want to pick up
& to display
wow
thanks
steve, emailing you soon
~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
<>call me 'Dean'
-FYI-FWIW-IIRC-JMO-M2C-YMMV-TIA-YW-GL-HH-HBD-IBSCUTWS-tWotBGUaDUaDUaD<> Tips <> Baha'i Prayers Links --A--T--H--D
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Bamboo said:
Yeah! Next week!!
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I wired the money to Ram today.
All of the prizes are boxed and labeled and will fly tomorrow.
Norm, when I went to pack up the BDC, the horn scales had shrunk, so I wicked some superglue into the gap. Then I ground down the metal of the tang to match the scales. Sanded and polished everything. It shines like a new penny. If you're not satisfied, it's guaranteed. Oh, and it's got a bit of an edge on it. Be careful. 
Raghorn, the AK is one big honkin blade. Good convex edge. Made by Kami with No Name. Beautiful butterlamp mark. I think you'll like it.
Ddean, Here is a description of the bolo from "Zelbone" on the EEWRS. He's a specialist in Philippine bolos.
"Nice tenegre/talibong you have there, Steve. Definately a fighting bolo. It looks pre-WWII, but I couldn't give you a more precise date. This looks like it could be from Negros since it doesn't quite fit the standard forms of Panay. The deity hilt is similar to the ones from Panay, but it also is quite different...a bit more absract. The mouth of the demon also lacks the double-set of fangs you normally would see on the demon hilts from Panay. The hilt looks like it was carved from Narra wood which is reddish in color...doesn't look like it's kamagong (Macassar Ebony) which would be more black. The scabbard also looks more Negros than Panay: the tapered toe, lack of leather at the throat, and the brass hanger. What I really like is that blade...long and slender! "
This has been fun guys. Thanks Again!
Steve
All of the prizes are boxed and labeled and will fly tomorrow.
Norm, when I went to pack up the BDC, the horn scales had shrunk, so I wicked some superglue into the gap. Then I ground down the metal of the tang to match the scales. Sanded and polished everything. It shines like a new penny. If you're not satisfied, it's guaranteed.
Oh, and it's got a bit of an edge on it. Be careful. Raghorn, the AK is one big honkin blade. Good convex edge. Made by Kami with No Name. Beautiful butterlamp mark. I think you'll like it.
Ddean, Here is a description of the bolo from "Zelbone" on the EEWRS. He's a specialist in Philippine bolos.
"Nice tenegre/talibong you have there, Steve. Definately a fighting bolo. It looks pre-WWII, but I couldn't give you a more precise date. This looks like it could be from Negros since it doesn't quite fit the standard forms of Panay. The deity hilt is similar to the ones from Panay, but it also is quite different...a bit more absract. The mouth of the demon also lacks the double-set of fangs you normally would see on the demon hilts from Panay. The hilt looks like it was carved from Narra wood which is reddish in color...doesn't look like it's kamagong (Macassar Ebony) which would be more black. The scabbard also looks more Negros than Panay: the tapered toe, lack of leather at the throat, and the brass hanger. What I really like is that blade...long and slender! "
This has been fun guys. Thanks Again!
Steve
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ferguson said:I wired the money to Ram today.
All of the prizes are boxed and labeled and will fly tomorrow.
Norm, when I went to pack up the BDC, the horn scales had shrunk, so I wicked some superglue into the gap. Then I ground down the metal of the tang to match the scales. Sanded and polished everything. It shines like a new penny. If you're not satisfied, it's guaranteed.
Dang Steve, thank you! Talk about going above and beyond! Just sending it in any old condition would have been fine, ESPECIALLY as you're generously paying shipping to give away your own knives!
I have several horn buttcaps in this condition and need to do just this service to them; they all seem to have an edge on them that needs to be ground down just a bit. AND you sharpened the blade as well! I owe you Steve, thanks again.
Regards,
Norm
P.S. You should buy some Lotto tickets soon or head over to Las Vegas; you have some _serious_ good karma coming your way! (-:
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From Ram:
"Respected Steve Ferguson,
Namaste (In nepali: means with respect and love to salute the Great respected person like in Army)
Well, I do not have any words to thanks for your unpayable help.
I will never forget your help and Please convey my Namaste and Thanks to those people who send you money.
YOu know,just now I finished my last exam today.Its biochemistry.I got 8 marks.Now my 3rd year will start from February 1.
Yah,1000$ is exactly enough to pay my tuition fee.Its in right time as well. Because if I could not pay by next weak.Then there will be question? to contine my study.
Oh.....today,I am really very very happy.I myself found fortune to get contact you sort of Great heart People, Uncle Bill and Dr.(name deleted for privacy) .I am always greatful to you.And promised to help after being doctor.
Another good incident in my life: I was praying to the God to help me to get success in study and tuition fee in the name of Jesus.He really listen to me.Jesus helps me to get out of my problems.I am really thankful to him.
Definately,I shall be praying to the God for your good,happy,healthy and successful life.
But please do not forget to take care of your health.
Your help receiver.....Future Nepali Doctor
Ram"
"Respected Steve Ferguson,
Namaste (In nepali: means with respect and love to salute the Great respected person like in Army)
Well, I do not have any words to thanks for your unpayable help.
I will never forget your help and Please convey my Namaste and Thanks to those people who send you money.
YOu know,just now I finished my last exam today.Its biochemistry.I got 8 marks.Now my 3rd year will start from February 1.
Yah,1000$ is exactly enough to pay my tuition fee.Its in right time as well. Because if I could not pay by next weak.Then there will be question? to contine my study.
Oh.....today,I am really very very happy.I myself found fortune to get contact you sort of Great heart People, Uncle Bill and Dr.(name deleted for privacy) .I am always greatful to you.And promised to help after being doctor.
Another good incident in my life: I was praying to the God to help me to get success in study and tuition fee in the name of Jesus.He really listen to me.Jesus helps me to get out of my problems.I am really thankful to him.
Definately,I shall be praying to the God for your good,happy,healthy and successful life.
But please do not forget to take care of your health.
Your help receiver.....Future Nepali Doctor
Ram"
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dang!
1000$ per semester medical school?
Where do I sign up?
1000$ per semester medical school?
Where do I sign up?
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Steve, the 14" BDC arrived well packaged today, and all I can say is you should be working for HI! The horn handle is now one of the nicest I own, and I wish I knew how you got it so beautifully polished. The tang and pins are blended in perfectly, the blade is very nicely sharpened, and the scabbard fits like a glove. Thanks for the raffle, for paying the shipping on the knife, and for doing all the first rate handwork on it to boot! SWEEEET!
(He says in his best Napoleon Dynamite voice! (-
Regards,
Norm
(He says in his best Napoleon Dynamite voice! (-
Regards,
Norm
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Glad you like it Norm.
Horn is easy to work with. I have a loose muslim buffing wheel on my grinder. I use "Scratchless Pink" buffing compound from Texas Knifemaker's supply, but red rouge should work too and is available everywhere. I buff it lightly just to show where the scratches are, then start sanding with 320 or 400 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper, depending on how deep the scratches are. Then proceed to 600, 800, 1000 grit. If you don't have a buffer, sand to 1500 then 2000. Although I've never tried it, you could probably put some red rouge on a long narrow cloth and "shoe shine style" buff the horn.
As others have said, the buffer is the most dangerous tool in the shop. It can grab a khuk and throw it like a missile. I put 3 layers of masking tape on the blade edge to protect me. Use light pressure and move the horn around as heavy pressure causes heat and can burn the horn.
Steve
Horn is easy to work with. I have a loose muslim buffing wheel on my grinder. I use "Scratchless Pink" buffing compound from Texas Knifemaker's supply, but red rouge should work too and is available everywhere. I buff it lightly just to show where the scratches are, then start sanding with 320 or 400 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper, depending on how deep the scratches are. Then proceed to 600, 800, 1000 grit. If you don't have a buffer, sand to 1500 then 2000. Although I've never tried it, you could probably put some red rouge on a long narrow cloth and "shoe shine style" buff the horn.
As others have said, the buffer is the most dangerous tool in the shop. It can grab a khuk and throw it like a missile. I put 3 layers of masking tape on the blade edge to protect me. Use light pressure and move the horn around as heavy pressure causes heat and can burn the horn.
Steve