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Steve L.





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PostPosted: Sat 16 Sep, 2006 5:38 am    Post subject: My reco of an scythian Akinakes         Reply with quote



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Reconstruction of an (black sea) scythian akinakes of the 6th century BC with organic hilt. Some scythians seems to prefere bronze weapons during the early iron age.
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Nicola Tal





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PostPosted: Sat 16 Sep, 2006 8:31 am    Post subject: Original dagger         Reply with quote

Original dagger


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Geoff Wood




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PostPosted: Sat 16 Sep, 2006 8:36 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Looks good. What are the hilt materials?
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Steve L.





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PostPosted: Sat 16 Sep, 2006 8:54 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Heft and pommel: wood
Grip: Antler

It´s a little bit longer then an dagger. Wink
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PostPosted: Sat 16 Sep, 2006 8:57 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I like it. Well done.
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Derek Estabrook




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PostPosted: Sat 16 Sep, 2006 12:43 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Very nice. It makes me remember why the Greeks lamented the transition from the Bronze Age.
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PostPosted: Sat 16 Sep, 2006 3:03 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Nice job Steve. Did you make the blade or take it from an existing piece?
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PostPosted: Sat 16 Sep, 2006 3:06 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

That's very nice looking. Great job. Bronze weapons are always very attractive, this one is no exception.
The pen may be mighter, but the sword is much more fun.
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PostPosted: Sun 17 Sep, 2006 8:32 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Interesting
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