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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2024, 06:22 PM
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Posted By eftihis
Hi, in Greek script is written the name of the...

Hi, in Greek script is written the name of the city this dagger was made, and the date which is 16th of September 1910, in Kydonies-Aivali. Both names the Greek and the Turkish are written, of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th August 2024, 02:33 PM
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Views: 8,967
Posted By eftihis
more photos

more photos
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th August 2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,967
Posted By eftihis
Small Ottoman (?) iron buckler

This is an iron buckler 27,5cm in diameter, it looks like an original from 16th-17th century. What is your opinion for its origin? It was described as "ottoman" in the auction where i bought it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2024, 10:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,825
Posted By eftihis
Hello qusko, this qama was made in Crete around...

Hello qusko, this qama was made in Crete around 1900. It is not a typical example, but rather an "experiment" of a Cretan bladesmith. Since 1898, when the Turkish army was forced out of Crete, a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2024, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,649
Posted By eftihis
Thank you Marc and Jim!

Thank you Marc and Jim!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,649
Posted By eftihis
Two Sudanese shields

These shields came 50 years ago to Greece from Sudan. Are these real shields or decorative pieces? The dimensions are 65cm for the bigger and 40cm for the smaller (without measuring the wood, only...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,798
Posted By eftihis
Believe it or not it says "Run at the shop of...

Believe it or not it says "Run at the shop of Karahalios, (a surname) they brough new knifes in (the city of) Patras" The right side says "I will buy you a knife so that my passion will be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,630
Posted By eftihis
Algerian palas

The Algerian palas, are a known example without guard, however, they are rare. Also they are some pirate swords from the same area, North Africa.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th April 2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,247
Posted By eftihis
European arms were regarded superior than localy...

European arms were regarded superior than localy made in the balkans. So local smiths when they made a lock or a barrel, put latin letters in it so that it looks like coming from a european factory....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,600
Posted By eftihis
Mark and missing metal on a karabella type of sword

Hello, are you familiar with this makers mark on the blade of this sword? And what is the reason for the round shaped missing part of metal near the handle?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th April 2024, 06:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,089
Posted By eftihis
Νο, it is genuine, that means not made for...

Νο, it is genuine, that means not made for tourists. I forgot to say there is an exclamation at the end, "Ah, Vah!"
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd April 2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,089
Posted By eftihis
Smile Ηello, the text is quite funny "i will buy you a...

Ηello, the text is quite funny "i will buy you a small knife so that my passion will be satisfied" Somewhere from mainland Greece.
Forum: European Armoury 17th February 2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,576
Posted By eftihis
Seven barrel Nock type of gun percussion

This seven barrel gun looks similar to the famous Nock gun. However, there is no brand on the barrel and lock, and the lock is percussion. Is this a latter imitation of the famous gun from another...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2024, 06:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 23,092
Posted By eftihis
I believe these two are for pirate use also.

I believe these two are for pirate use also.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th February 2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,418
Posted By eftihis
Indo-persian axe with inerteed steel.

This axe has a clearly visible inserted area of steel in the middle of the axe's head! In this an old manufacturing technique? Would this be a different kind of steel? What is the reason for this?...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd February 2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,996
Posted By eftihis
Age estimation please

Hello, i need your opinion about the age of this piece, thank you!
Forum: European Armoury 30th January 2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,162
Posted By eftihis
Thank you Jim for your input.

Thank you Jim for your input.
Forum: European Armoury 28th January 2024, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,162
Posted By eftihis
Untill when a storta was used?

This is a storta from the 16th century. My question is, untill when a sword like that would be used? For example when Venetian forces conquered the island Lefkada in Greece in 1684, would some of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,520
Posted By eftihis
Hello, similar type here....

Hello, similar type here. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=27152&highlight=balkan+yataghan
Forum: Swap Forum 4th November 2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,905
Posted By eftihis
Delete

Dear Moderators, how can i delete this post? Thanks!
Forum: Swap Forum 1st November 2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,905
Posted By eftihis
5 various knifes

500 euro for the 5, INCLUDING shipping
Forum: Swap Forum 1st November 2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,751
Posted By eftihis
3 African knifes for sale

200 euro for the three INCLUDING shipping.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th October 2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 56,406
Posted By eftihis
I have something to add!!!

I have something to add!!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,876
Posted By eftihis
Thanks for the answer my friend TVV. There are no...

Thanks for the answer my friend TVV. There are no tugras on the silverwork, but maybe the silver rings were made in a different place than the rest of the gun. What is superb here is the silver inlay...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2023, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,876
Posted By eftihis
European style ottoman musket

It has been suggested that this high quality inlay work in the stock of this musket, must have been made in an Istanbul workshop. What is your opinion about the place of manufacture and the style of...
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