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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Today, 07:03 AM
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Posted By JeffS
Ifugao knife

I'm not familiar with the blade profile so thought I would share in case interesting to others. I also just like it. It has 21.75cm blade with 7.5mm spine with aggressive distal taper. It is very...
Forum: European Armoury Today, 06:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 991
Posted By JeffS
Thank you for the comments. Here are some better...

Thank you for the comments. Here are some better pictures. I'm still working on the rust. The 4 stamp is only partially visible. On the reverse the date is in the same orientation as the wolf, the 4...
Forum: European Armoury Today, 05:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,292
Posted By JeffS
Sad indeed. Thank you for letting us know. I am...

Sad indeed. Thank you for letting us know. I am grateful he chose to share so much here and that knowlege will carry on in these pages.
Forum: European Armoury 29th October 2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 991
Posted By JeffS
Running wolf on Timor sword

Hello. I think this is my first post in this sub-forum. It was suggested that I post here for comments on this blade. This is found on a sword from Timor group of islands with characteristic rooster...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,110
Posted By JeffS
Knife from my collection with enep-like profile...

Knife from my collection with enep-like profile though sharp on reverse side. Attributed to Vietnam by seller. Sheath is very boxy. Interesting arrow stamps on blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2024, 04:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,797
Posted By JeffS
It also has a bit of an Indian feel with that...

It also has a bit of an Indian feel with that stubby firangi-like extension on the pommel.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2024, 04:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,770
Posted By JeffS
Timor sword questions

This just came in, I havent cleaned it yet. This is the second sword from that region I have with an 18th century date stamped, the previous (not shown) also has a VOC mark.
This one has a mark that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,397
Posted By JeffS
Photo of mine from my database.

Photo of mine from my database.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th October 2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,397
Posted By JeffS
I think patience is needed. This is not a huge...

I think patience is needed. This is not a huge nor highly active forum and members come and go. Also, the knowlege is highly specialized so many members may not have anwers or even educated comments,...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 7th October 2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,529
Posted By JeffS
Fire extinguisher 🧯 🔥...

Fire extinguisher 🧯 🔥 https://cms-live.thehorniman.net/object/nn17784
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 7th October 2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,529
Posted By JeffS
Double post

Double post
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th October 2024, 04:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,058
Posted By JeffS
Thanks Iain. Cleaned up nice so far. No hairpin...

Thanks Iain. Cleaned up nice so far. No hairpin lamination but nice temper line. Agreed the hole is natural but does look to have had something in it. I've uploaded some photos from an old Vandoo...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd October 2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,464
Posted By JeffS
My understanding is that we should not discuss...

My understanding is that we should not discuss items on the public forum that are broadly available (e.g online) or to gain information prior for selling an item. PM such enquiries. I would consider...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,867
Posted By JeffS
Welcome back Charles! Thanks for sharing, I would...

Welcome back Charles! Thanks for sharing, I would be curious to see other whalebone examples. The little face looks displeased you discovered him. 🤣
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,985
Posted By JeffS
Wasn't there a discussion here on these "cut"...

Wasn't there a discussion here on these "cut" style blade tips previously? I can't seem to find it. Curious as to why this feature is found on bolos across Luzon.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2024, 01:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,985
Posted By JeffS
Would this be Pangasinan or Pampangan as well?...

Would this be Pangasinan or Pampangan as well? The curved spine and belly are quite different. Recently won but haven't received, photo from Ebay.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,828
Posted By JeffS
Great read, thank you!

Great read, thank you!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2024, 12:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 41,330
Posted By JeffS
Also nice to see these with the bone inlay...

Also nice to see these with the bone inlay intact. Thank you for sharing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2024, 03:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,963
Posted By JeffS
Those are well done! Might be fun to try and...

Those are well done! Might be fun to try and carve new bone pieces for the missing handles.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,496
Posted By JeffS
Shame we don't discuss these here.

Shame we don't discuss these here.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th August 2024, 06:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,282
Posted By JeffS
Kris pommel attachment

Hello. I am working on an old kris, and find the pommel is attached by pins (old work). Is this common? I am also curious about the divot that has been cut into the plug. Since the plug fits flush,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,467
Posted By JeffS
Thank you, very helpful. Noted on terminology. ...

Thank you, very helpful. Noted on terminology. I think the spine pattern may indicate this was made from a rather large file. Any suggestions on how to go about repairing the torn scabbard toe?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2024, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,058
Posted By JeffS
Kachin style dha/dao

This was a gamble that paid off. No scabbard It was from the sellers grandfather believed to have been collected during WWII. The seller thought the handle was sheet steel but turned out to be high...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2024, 06:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,467
Posted By JeffS
Bonifacio knife?

This bolo was a gamble. I would appreciate opinions before I decide to put any work into it. Large 18.5" blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 24th July 2024, 01:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,765
Posted By JeffS
I really like these boxes, the thick gauge metal...

I really like these boxes, the thick gauge metal used makes them very heavy for their size.
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