08-09-2013, 05:15 PM
Quote: Surely the Romans traded in exotic hardwoods from places like South America and used these for hilts and scabbards etc.
Do you really mean South America?
And yes, olive wood would have spectacular decoration. But holly is my favourite.
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!