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04-26-2014, 03:32 AM #1
I would & I did buy one. A photo of mine is in the Library section, under barber hones. I collect barber hones when I can find one at a good price, they don't make the vintage ones anymore. I did not buy it to celebrate the Third Reich, I actually believe it may be East Indian , as there is a thread or two on SRP that talks about the origin of the swastika prior to Nazi Germany.
I have an edition of Mein Kampf in my collection of war literature. Literature that is not taught in our public schools anymore. My son just recently went through his very brief(about a week) study of WW II & he had a few Hitler questions that his young teacher didn't cover. Knowledge comes from many sources as you know, some not so pleasant.
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04-26-2014, 03:36 AM #2
And sometimes the truth hurts or is unpleasant as well.
Things were what they were, this we cannot change,
but as long as we learn and move forward hopefully one day we can say history does not repeat itself.It is just Whisker Whacking
Relax and Enjoy!
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04-26-2014, 06:34 AM #3
Definitely not a Nazi swastika on that hone so buyers can bid with a clear conscience.
“The white gleam of swords, not the black ink of books, clears doubts and uncertainties and bleak outlooks.”
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04-26-2014, 06:43 AM #4
If this is actually an East Indian hone than that just shows my ignorance on the matter. I understand that the swatiska has been in use forever. I feel most sorry for the religions who had their symbol appropriated by Nazis. But if I met a fella with a bald head and only this hone I'd certainly have some questions.
How is the hone by the way Hirlau? I guess it comes down to context really. There have been many times I have thought about displaying those knives, but never without my grandfather's knife and picture included.Razor rich, but money poor. I should have diversified into Eschers!
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04-26-2014, 07:55 PM #5
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04-26-2014, 10:54 AM #6
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04-26-2014, 06:15 PM #7
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Hitler and the Third Reich co-opted several religious icons for use in their heraldry. The "iron cross" is nearly identical to the "Maltese Cross". If I recall correctly, the Finns were using a "swastika" prior to Hitler for their air force. The Finn's was not angled at the 45° and was blue as I recall.
Finnish Air Force - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Most of them that you see prior to WII and that are native American in origin have the horizontals pointing left when viewed. The Nazi swastika has the horizontals pointing to the right when viewed.Member Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club, participant SE Asia War Games 1972-1973. The oath I swore has no statute of limitation.
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04-26-2014, 07:48 PM #8
I had one, bought as a curiosity. Not a Nazi symbol, IMO. One day, I looked at it and decided it was deteriorating.
Stuck it on the bay as a looker, not a user. It sold to an Argentine who, by looking at his feedback, collects Nazi-era stuff.
In the eye of the beholder, I suppose!"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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04-26-2014, 08:31 PM #9
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Thanked: 49There was a beautiful Raven hone on the bay yesterday. Might still be. Looks to be in great shape and includes the box and I think instructions. Probably nothing special but I really like it for some reason. It's killing me not to buy it but I am saving for a Naniwa SS 12k and a DMT D8C.
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04-26-2014, 08:43 PM #10
I can't tell you what to buy, but the Naniwa & the DMT will be there next week & next year,,,
But ;
If you need a stone to hone & finish on, not collect, then keep saving.