Potential Sources Accessible On-Line The following links are to potential on-line sources for the purchase of ethnographic edged weapons. Caveat emptor!: Readers should be aware that while I will not post a listing for a dealer or source which I have found personally to be unsatisfactory, I may have had no personal experience with many of the sources listed, and hence listing here does not necessarily constitute an endorsement or recommendation. That is, assume nothing and apply the same precautions you always do when transacting business at a distance and sending payment for items which you have not yet had an opportunity to closely examine.
Arabian Direct (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) Silver trimmed khanjars and jambiyas from Oman, Saudi and Yemen.
Ashoka Arts (London, England) features ethnographic edged (and non-edged) weapons as well as armor and other artifacrs.
Coyote's Paw Gallery (Santa Fe, NM) Items from a diversity of cultures are illustrated and described in an on-line gallery.
Erik's Edge (Northern California) Specializing in weapons of the Philippines, Indonesia, Oceania and Africa; also offers books.
Himalayan Imports (Reno, NV) Supplier of heavy duty khukuris forged in the traditional manner by kamis in Nepal.
Japanese Swords Arms and Armor (Issaquah, WA) Antique and modern Japanese style swords, restoration services, maintenance supplies and related books.
LionGate Arms and Armour deals in antique edged weapons, including ethnographic examples from many cultures, and the site includes well illustrated listings of current offerings. A diversity of military swords are also offered. The site also includes a comprehensive links page.
Malay Art Gallery's House of Keris (Singapore) In addition to an online catalog of examples for sale, the site includes a section on basic terminology and maintenence.
Oriental Arms (Haifa, Israel) specializes in antique edged weapons of the near, middle and far East and Africa and includes a reference collection on the site. The site also includes a well illustrated and informative reference gallery.
Northwest Knives and Collectibles has a website featuring a monthly selection of ethnographic edged weapons in addition to swords and knives.
Seven Stars Trading Company deals in antique arms and armour of the Near and Far East as well as of Africa, in addition to dealing in Asian antiques and fine arts and offering specialized group travel. Several examples are illustrated and described on their web site.
Therion Arms (near Austin, TX) deals mostly with ethnographic edged weapons, but also has some militaria and replica items. The most comprehensive links page in the field and a gallery of Therion's personal collection is also provided.