Thai Blade Tools. (2)
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All you have to do is ask, Dawkind.
There's one famous village here in Thailand, called Aranyik, that do all the native blade tools since the old time, like the one shown above. But that's about 6 hours drive back 'n' forth. (From my place.)
Fortunately I could find nearer shop (2-3 hours drive back 'n' forth, depend on the trafic) that bought Aranyik blade for re-sell. So, the price is higher.
I sent DeathDancer aka Rene this E-Nep 2 weeks ago. . .and it all cost me 50$.
That is include the blade 15$ (no sheath) + shipping 'n' packaging 25$ (Registered Express AirMail, not insured. Should reach USA within 10 days ) + a cup of Cappuchino and a gas.
If you want one . . . let me know.
(TTYTT, as you might know I don't do this for a living, not even a sideline . . . there's no big profit for me here, unless you count the cup of coffee as one.
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There's one famous village here in Thailand, called Aranyik, that do all the native blade tools since the old time, like the one shown above. But that's about 6 hours drive back 'n' forth. (From my place.)
Fortunately I could find nearer shop (2-3 hours drive back 'n' forth, depend on the trafic) that bought Aranyik blade for re-sell. So, the price is higher.
I sent DeathDancer aka Rene this E-Nep 2 weeks ago. . .and it all cost me 50$.
That is include the blade 15$ (no sheath) + shipping 'n' packaging 25$ (Registered Express AirMail, not insured. Should reach USA within 10 days ) + a cup of Cappuchino and a gas.
If you want one . . . let me know.
(TTYTT, as you might know I don't do this for a living, not even a sideline . . . there's no big profit for me here, unless you count the cup of coffee as one.
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To anyone interested, Santi goes through a lot of effort to acquire these knives. These are really outstanding blades (though I must admit that I am not expert), and I am very pleased with the E-Nep that I acquired.
The workmanship is outstanding, and you really need to feel the balance and weight to appreciate the knife. It also helps that they are very nice looking.
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Watakushi Wa Shinajin Desu
DeathDancer
Movement, transcends movement, transcends thought--Zazen Mantra
The workmanship is outstanding, and you really need to feel the balance and weight to appreciate the knife. It also helps that they are very nice looking.
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Watakushi Wa Shinajin Desu
DeathDancer
Movement, transcends movement, transcends thought--Zazen Mantra
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I'd like to add that Aranyik village has a long and outstanding history, truly admirable in terms of patriotism. I believe Blades magazine published an article about it sometimes last year (couldn't remember the exact month). In short, long time ago the craftsmanship of Aranyik was so renowned that the Burmese wanted to take them to their country to make weapons for them. Even though outnumbered, Aranyik people fought bravely to their last man instead of complying.
Santi, do they still make Thai swords at this time? I 'd like to check them out too when I'm back there.
Cheers,
Dew.
Santi, do they still make Thai swords at this time? I 'd like to check them out too when I'm back there.
Cheers,
Dew.
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Got the pic of the native home-made rattan sheath for you guys. And also how the local people are carrying it.
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By the way, we also can customized this E-Nep. And it'll become a beauty like this one below.
More pics here.
More pics here.
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Hey Santi,
I would like to know how much one of those cusomized versions with the wooden sheath would cost me. I am very interested. My wife is half Thai. I was in Thailand for three weeks in 1999. No more beautiful land or people in the world. If you want to e-mail about it my e-mail is montay28@hotmail.com . Thanks, and I look forward to talking with you.
I would like to know how much one of those cusomized versions with the wooden sheath would cost me. I am very interested. My wife is half Thai. I was in Thailand for three weeks in 1999. No more beautiful land or people in the world. If you want to e-mail about it my e-mail is montay28@hotmail.com . Thanks, and I look forward to talking with you.