Stamps Set
Monday, January 11th, 2010Stamps Set
Can you name a powerful and mystical set of Arabic symbols found on our money, stamps, books and scoreboards?
I heard a radio talk show host talking about a stamp that was going to have a short quote from the Quran in Arabic on it.
He kept railing on about not wanting that "Islamofascist" writing on an American stamp.
Arabic Numerals.
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| 1965 Australia Stamp Gallipoli Landing Set MUH | |
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| 1985 S30 Historical Buildings of Hong Kong 4v set MNH | |
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| PAPUA NEW GUINEA 1994 EMERGENCY SURCHARGES SET OF 11 MINT NEVER HINGED | |
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| ISRAEL 2010 JERUSALEM EXHIBIT LABELS MACHINE 1 SET MNH | |
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| NE China Manchukuo SHUN YANG Set 23Chan MOLO 34B | |
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| 1984 Hong Kong S27 Aviation in Hong Kong 4v set MNH | |
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| Netherlands Scott B249 53 complete MH 1953 set CV25 | |
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| Honduras stamp 1976 MNH Relief organization set WS92483 | |
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| Qatar stamp 1974 MNH Khalifa sheikh set WS92503 | |
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| Qatar stamp 1974 MNH Independence set WS92504 | |
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| Qatar stamp 1974 MNH United Nations Day set WS92505 | |
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| Kiribati stamp 2000 MNH Millennium set Dove WS92509 | |
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| Kosovo stamp 2000 MNH Peace set + FDC WS92513 | |
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| Qatar stamp 1974 MNH World Population Year set WS92502 | |
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| BUTTERFLIES Cameroun 78 set of 3 MNH U780 | |
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| NE China Manchukuo DA LU TZE Set4 Chan MOLO 7 | |
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| Popcorn The Bear Unmounted Rubber Stamp Set 4X6 Sheet y | |
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| ISRAEL 2008 TEL AVIV CENTENNIAL BOOKLET SET OF 6 FDCs | |
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| NE China Manchukuo FU SHUN Set2 Chan MOLO 13 | |
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| China 2003 16 Traditional sport of Minority Stamp set | |
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| Inkadinkado Clear Stamp Set Petal Expressions With Pegk | |
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| CANCEL TO ORDER VF STAMP SETPRChina S43 1960 SC531 5 Health Camp5 set | |
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| VALUABLE MNHVF STAMP SETPRChina J62 SC1640 44 Return to OlympicSet of 5 | |
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| SPELLBINDERS HEARTFELT CREATIONS POSY PATCH STAMP SET HCPC 3303 | |
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| India Definitive Stamps 1965 MNH Set of 18v SG No 504 to 520 Cat 4200 | |
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| SPELLBINDERS HEARTFELT CREATIONS ORNAMENT MEDALLIONS STAMP SET HCPC 3336 | |
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| 1 2 LEATHER STAMP ALPHABET SET MIDAS NO 8130 W HANDLE | |
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| China C110 10th Anniv of the Bandung Conf1965 Full Set CTO | |
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| NEW 2 PIECE FLOWER ACCENT FLOWER BACKGROUND RUBBER STAMP SET | |
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| 2010 Singapore Youth Olympic Game Stamps Set Blk of 4 | |
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| 2010 Singapore Youth Olympic Game Stamps set of 4 MNH | |
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| SPELLBINDERS HEARTFELT CREATIONS BELLA ROSE WEDDING STAMP SET HCPC 3398 | |
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| 60 30465 VICTORIAN PATTERN 25X25 CLEAR STAMP SET | |
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| 3 in 1 Teachers Self Inking Rubber Stamp Set 3 Set 8112043 | |
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| Teachers Self Inking Rubber Stamp Set 8 Set 8102018 | |
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| 3 in 1 Teachers Self Inking Rubber Stamp Set 3 Set 8112033 | |
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| Teachers Self Inking Rubber Stamp Set 6 Set 8143016 | |
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| Teachers Self Inking Rubber Stamp Set 8 Set 8106018 | |
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| 3 D Crystal Lacquer 6 Pack Color Set Primary | |
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| 1967 Hungary Danube Imperforated set MNH | |
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| China 2001 2008 Beijing Opera Stamps 3 Sets Art | |
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| 2012 Roald Dahl unmounted mint set of 6 NEW stamps | |
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| Geisha Women Lady Kimono Asian Art UM Rubber Stamp Set | |
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| Russia 1992 Sc6084 86 set Summer Olympics blocks 4 MNH | |
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| Russia 1980 Sc4865 67 set Space Cuba blocks 4 MNH | |
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| Russia 1992 Sc6090 92 set Ducks blocks 4 MNH | |
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| Russia 1990 ScB176 77 set Art Culture fund blocks 4 MNH | |
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| 1982 Rattanakosin Bicentenial 9 Kings Thai Stamps Set | |
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| 1992 16 Qingtian Carved Stone T China Stamps Set MNH | |
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| GEO VI 1937 DULAC HEAD SET FRESH MNH | |
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| QE 1962 NPY PHOSPHOR SET MNH | |
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| GEO VI 1951 HIGH VALUES SET CDS USED | |
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| 1977 Definitive set to 5 pound Unmounted Mint | |
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| DAHOMEY US BICENTENNIAL SET OF 4 PERF MNH | |
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| HAITI US BICENTENNIAL SET OF 5 PERF MNH | |
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| France 1962 YV 1345 1350 Imperforated set MNH VF | |
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| France 1941 YV 526 537 Imperforated set MNH VF | |
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| Nazi Germany Post Third 3rd Reich SA and SS stamp set Mi 909 910 1945 MNH RARE | |
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| Finland attractive set of 6 unused PCs | |
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| Canada 1995 1996 Year Sets 1541 5 1558 1562 1378 1602 4 1613 1627 9 MNH | |
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| GREAT BRITAIN 2011 THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE SET OF 6 MNH | |
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| Stampin Up Mothers Love Stamp 4pc Set New Unused | |
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| FAROE 3 SETS MNH | |
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| MALAYSIA 2007 PREST PACK + STAMPS SET AGONG MNH | |
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| MALAYSIA 2008 SHEET SET UNIQUE BIRDS MNH | |
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| Canada 1999 Year Set 1673 80 1767 9 1778 9 1779a 1780 3 1800 5 1812 MNH | |
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| GREAT BRITAIN 2011 THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE SET FINE USED | |
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| Anguilla 1977 Mint Set Of 4 | |
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| Canada 2000 2 Year Sets 1837 1856 1864 5 1872 1905 1909 1932 5 1940 1 1945 MNH | |
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| SPELLBINDERS HEARTFELT CREATIONS FLORA GRANDE 2 STAMP SET HCPC 3374 | |
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| Pedro V Centenary 4th Philatelic Expo Set Porto 1955 | |
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| 1961 Definitive set to 1 pound both papers Unmounted | |
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| Romania 1958 Brussels exhibition over print full set MNH | |
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| Funny Cute Kids Bee Owl Animal People Rubber Stamp set | |
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| Australia 1993 Trains set of 6 stamps used | |
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| Christmas Island 1980 Mint 2 Set | |
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| Christmas Island 1980 81 Mint 4 Set Set Of 4 | |
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| Martha Stewart Stamp And Punch Set Flower | |
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| Christmas Island 1977 78 Mint Short Set | |
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| 1971 Definitive set to 1 pound in pairs Unmounted | |
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| Falkland Island 1980 Mint Set Of 6 | |
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| Jersey 1981 Mint Set Of 4 | |
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| Czechoslovakia 1950 set of 16 unused PCs La Coupe Tatry | |
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| Czechoslovakia 1948 set of 16 unused PCs PRAZE 1948 | |
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| Jersey 1980 Mint Set Of 6 | |
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| Philippines set of 8 Famous heroes 1952 1959 FDC | |
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| Royal Mail Recorded Special Delivery Labels X1 Sets of Each Label | |
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| Malaysia Rafflesia Flower Stamps Set Collection 13 pcs | |
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| Singapore Ship Bee Fish Traditional Dance etc Mix Stamps Set Collection 14 pcs | |
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| China 2008 15 2nd Land Survey stamp set | |
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| Popcorn The Bear Unmounted Rubber Stamp Set 4X6 Sheet l | |
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| Greece 1927 Landscapes complete set MH | |
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| Ireland 1994 Eamonn Andrews Edmund Burke Set of 2 MNH | |
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| CHINA UNUSED NO GUM FULL SET VERY FINE CONDITION | |
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| Greece 1933 Zeppelin issue complete set MH | |
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| GB 1985 British Film Year Mint MNH Set | |
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| RomaniaRumnienRoumanie 1981 VFU Year setJG 68 stamps + 6 s s | |
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| Jersey 1975 Mint Set Of 4 | |
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| RomaniaRumnienRoumanie 1983 VFU Year setJG 56 stamps + 6 s s | |
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Knife Sharpening Experts: Stamped Knives Vs. Forged Knives
We all agree. If a knife isn't sharp, what's the use, right? The sharpness of the blade will make all the difference in the world. And sharpness is largely dependant upon the quality of the blade material from which the knife is made. You'll need to determine whether or not to get a forged knife or a stamped knife. Let's make it clear.
Stamped Knives. Stamped knives are stamped out of, or cut from, sheets of metal using a template of predetermined size and shape. This process is called precision machining. As most of these stamped knives are generally flat and thin, the process is done quite quickly. But because they are so thin, they aren't that dense and do not hold their edges very long. Unfortunately, this means more frequent sharpening is required by stamped knives than forged knives. As a matter of fact, some stamped knives sets claim that you needn't ever sharpen them. They'll stay sharp for a lifetime, the package will say. Please, don't believe that. All things change over time, including the sharpness of a knife's edge.
The blade of a stamped knife is usually fitted and fastened onto its handle and is not, therefore, thought of as a solid piece of metal. A loose handle could easily result in your having to throw the knife away. Such a waste. It's good to know that not all stamped handles are this way. Some stamped knives have handles that are fitted over the tang.
Stamped knives are also lighter, and have less balance, than forged knives. So you'll have to grip it fairly tightly and have to use much more pressure whenever you use them. Doing so will increase risk of injury.
? Advantages: Fairly inexpensive. Lighter in weight.
? Disadvantages: Usually unreliable handles. Requires more force, more ork from the user. Increased risk of injury during strenuous jobs. Poorly balanced. Needs frequent sharpening.
Forged Knives. Forged knives are not stamped. They are carefully made with great attention to detail. Steel is heated to extreme temperatures and set in a mold. It is than hammered out to form the blade. As a result, forged knives are denser and heavier than stamped knives and have better balance because of it. And while their tempering process results in a blade of extreme hardness, it is also more flexible. It usually has a nice thick bolster with a tang that is enclosed by the handle and is usually secured with three rivets.
? Advantages: Much better balance. More weightier and so is more maneuverable. Metal is stronger and can last many years. Requires less sharpening. Less risk of injury as less work is required from the user. Solid bolster to increase safety. Secured, durable handles.
? Disadvantage: Costs more. Weightier. Critical Point. Maybe 10 years ago all of the above would be undisputed. Not so today. There is quite a bit of dissent about the quality of stamped knives and whether or not they rival the quality of forged knives. Here are the popular points:
? Some stamped knives are made with a high quality steel to begin with.
? Some knives are stamped initially and then followed up with a forging process.
? Today's manufacturing process (especially involving heat) can produce stamped knives that are just as good as forged knives, if not better.
Just as good as forged knives, if not better. That's quite amazing. Here's another critical point:
? Many prefer a forged knife because of its weight distribution, the resultant ease of maneuverability and the comfort and safety of the bolster.
What's it to be then? It seems fairly easy to decide. If you'd like some strong, long-lasting knives, get forged knives. If you'd like something fairly disposable that you'd prefer not to have to maintain, get stamped knives.
But if you've got the time, the means and the desire, shop around. There are high quality stamped knives out there now. Some have good weight on them, too. They're relatively young on the market, so you're going to have to track them down.
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About the Author
Biologist and Environmental Consultant. Former high school science teacher. Medically retired at 26yo. Been that way over 13 years. The world waits. Changing my world.