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Good soldier Schweik

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Oct 30, 2009, 7:20:26 AM10/30/09
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For the benefit of those who reside in countries where edged tools may
be illegal here are a few photos taken at a traditional goods shop
located in the basement of one of the new government buildings in
Bangkok. All hand made.

The Thai attitude seems to be, "You want a knife? You got money?"

The shop:
http://img101.photolava.com/2009/10/30/image0031-vbbfwfuv.jpg

Gurkha Knives:
http://img101.photolava.com/2009/10/30/image0033-bfgpuvtp.jpg

Machetes? We got 'em too:
http://img101.photolava.com/2009/10/30/image0034-zwnrh5kp.jpg


Cheers,

Schweik
(goodsoldierschweikatgmaildotcom)

Michael Koblic

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Oct 30, 2009, 4:54:27 PM10/30/09
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"Good soldier Schweik" <goodsoldi...@invalid.com> wrote in message
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What is the steel like?

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Michael Koblic
Campbell River, BC


Good soldier Schweik

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Oct 30, 2009, 8:18:24 PM10/30/09
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About what you would suspect given that the "traditional goods shops"
I mentioned are a government effort to provide added income for poor
people living in the country. Some quite soft; some fairly hard.

The sort of steel frequently discussed here is simply not found in
traditional tools, which is what you were seeing in the photos.


Cheers,

Schweik
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deowll

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Oct 30, 2009, 10:33:02 PM10/30/09
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"Good soldier Schweik" <goodsoldi...@invalid.com> wrote in message
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I could sure waste a lot of money there. I'd like one of the sling blades.

Good soldier Schweik

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Oct 31, 2009, 8:56:58 AM10/31/09
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They don't show up well in the photos but about the middle of the
table there are some small sickles - say 7 - 8 inch blade. Cost Baht
120 (about 4 bucks). Gives you some idea of local costs.


Cheers,

Schweik
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Lachlan - KotU

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Nov 2, 2009, 2:59:24 PM11/2/09
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I'd love that big kukri shaped knife in the middle photo, just up from the
tear in the tablecloth. Its christmas soon ;o)

Good soldier Schweik

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Nov 2, 2009, 6:12:27 PM11/2/09
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Probably of particular interest to a bloke living in The British Isles
is that these knives are being sold in a booth located on the main
floor of a new government building in Bangkok, Thailand, and are a
part of the "One Tambon, One Product" official Thai Government program
to support traditional industries.

(Tambon = District)


Cheers,

Schweik
(goodsoldierschweikatgmaildotcom)

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