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    Reference books

    An excellent book on knives and daggers is this one, 'The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Knives, Daggers & Bayonets'. [ATTACH] 256 pages of knives...
    Post by: the blacksmith, Jan 23, 2025 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Mystery Sword

    It looks like it is a theatrical piece. Companies like Bongartz in Germany made similar weapons in very large numbers for use in the theatre from...
    Post by: the blacksmith, Jan 22, 2025 in forum: Militaria
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    Clearing out father's house...

    The obscure blads are all the more intersting AJ ! We like obscure blades!:D
    Post by: the blacksmith, Jan 20, 2025 in forum: Introductions
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    What style of chain?

    I was thinking maybe Mexican or Indian Komo? We see a lot of it at medieval markets.
    Post by: the blacksmith, Jan 19, 2025 in forum: Jewelry
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    Clearing out father's house...

    Welcome Karen, You should find the help you are seeking here. Plenty of knowledge amongst the members about a vast range of topics. It never...
    Post by: the blacksmith, Jan 18, 2025 in forum: Introductions
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    What style of chain?

    Nearest that I can think of is a form of cuban link chain.
    Post by: the blacksmith, Jan 18, 2025 in forum: Jewelry