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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2024, 03:45 PM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
Similar mix of styles but with rather shorter...

Similar mix of styles but with rather shorter blade , 20th century. From a inexpensive picture book you can find on Amazon. "Tuareg Daggers & Swords. Jan. E . Culbertson, 2012"
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,080
Posted By Tim Simmons
Very nice lucky you. Not the most common of clubs...

Very nice lucky you. Not the most common of clubs to find.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th September 2024, 03:49 PM
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Views: 3,080
Posted By Tim Simmons
These be very nice indeed

These be very nice indeed
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2024, 09:08 PM
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Views: 6,930
Posted By Tim Simmons
Just words not provance. Some traders even think...

Just words not provance. Some traders even think an item sold previously by a upmarket auction house is province but it is not. Dare say the mission did exist but the piece is made for sale to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2024, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,930
Posted By Tim Simmons
However experienced a collector, you will buy...

However experienced a collector, you will buy some crap now and again.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,930
Posted By Tim Simmons
They are BS too.

They are BS too.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2024, 08:34 PM
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Views: 6,930
Posted By Tim Simmons
Something for the pleasure traveller I'm afraid.

Something for the pleasure traveller I'm afraid.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2024, 06:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 24,038
Posted By Tim Simmons
British empire slavery ender 1807 but it could...

British empire slavery ender 1807 but it could have been brought to the UK from the USA.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 24,038
Posted By Tim Simmons
Rob that is pretty fantastic, thank you. I knew...

Rob that is pretty fantastic, thank you. I knew it was a nasty thing but it has interest. Great to actually pin it down. It could be quite old. British plantation slavery was ended 1830 something...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th August 2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,844
Posted By Tim Simmons
Wish i hade kept these now. ...

Wish i hade kept these now.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18938&highlight=seme
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2024, 06:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,844
Posted By Tim Simmons
The modern version of the long blade spear has...

The modern version of the long blade spear has that blunt section of the blade. Tourist seme can be very poorly made . I had one a friend brought back for me, you could almost fold it up the metal...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th August 2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,817
Posted By Tim Simmons
Very cool to have such ancient pieces. What is...

Very cool to have such ancient pieces. What is the stuff you keep them in?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th August 2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,817
Posted By Tim Simmons
I am not sure if there is anybody here that knows...

I am not sure if there is anybody here that knows much about genuine ancient Chinese weapons. They look like real ones to me rather than the green coloured fakes most of us see.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,597
Posted By Tim Simmons
Nice.

Nice.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,838
Posted By Tim Simmons
one last comment

I am not familiar with these weapons. I was surprised how heavy the blade is on this piece. I had a straight bladed version possibly of similar age, I think the blade was quite a bit lighter in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th August 2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,316
Posted By Tim Simmons
This is definitely a regular form of...

This is definitely a regular form of Tibetan/Bhutanese knife. I put one up for sale some years ago. A heavy bladed utility knife.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th August 2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,480
Posted By Tim Simmons
Spent 30years making wax patterns for castings. ...

Spent 30years making wax patterns for castings. All I can say is the handle is sourced from a poorly made mould and a nasty lost wax cast in brass. It also looks new.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,838
Posted By Tim Simmons
I should stick to what I know . There is no...

I should stick to what I know . There is no going back know.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,838
Posted By Tim Simmons
I am trying to find a material that may have been...

I am trying to find a material that may have been inlayed to the pommel. If there is anybody with knowledge of magical amulets relating to the list below would be very helpful.

Kabal (or kunat) -...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,838
Posted By Tim Simmons
conch?

conch?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,838
Posted By Tim Simmons
Clearly been cut at the time of making. Why cut a...

Clearly been cut at the time of making. Why cut a hole to fill with the same wood? I have ivory and mop, also human teeth but that is a Fijian thing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2024, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,541
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thanks Detlef I shall polish it. Lounge twist...

Thanks Detlef I shall polish it. Lounge twist say it fast, Polish it in the corner.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2024, 03:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,838
Posted By Tim Simmons
I am in the process of purchasing this Kris here...

I am in the process of purchasing this Kris here in the UK. What I would like to know, what would have originally been inlayed into the pommel? To my eyes the hole was cut at the time of making the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,541
Posted By Tim Simmons
Small Indonesian knife.

I have recently acquired this little Indonesian knife, blade 15cm long. Indonesian is all I know. It was rather rusty and I do know from here that most Indonesian knives with this layering of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2024, 06:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,397
Posted By Tim Simmons
Very interesting. I have not seen monitor lizard...

Very interesting. I have not seen monitor lizard skin objects from southern Africa . No way am I an expert
So your ideas seem good to me. What I might add is that I thick possibly even further...
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