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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2015, 10:47 PM
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Islamic cartouches

I found these cartouches on a blade. can anyone tell me what they say ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th February 2013, 12:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,445
Posted By marklefont
CAN WE FOCUS ??????

PLEASE PEOPLE !!!! I do not want to start a debate about chinese fakes, age of swords, or anything else! I just want to find out what these inscriptions say / mean. It is unfair to coopt my thread...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2013, 02:08 PM
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Views: 8,445
Posted By marklefont
Can we focus ??

OK, people, Did not ask whether the swords were fake or not or opinions regarding their craftmanship. I just want to know what the inscriptions say / mean. Can't someone read Japanese?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2013, 08:56 PM
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Posted By marklefont
What does the inscription mean ?

Can anybody tell me what these inscriptions say / mean ? Found at the hilts of katanas ans wakuzashis.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2013, 07:22 PM
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Posted By marklefont
What do the inscriptions mean ?

Can anybody tell me what these inscriptions say / mean ? Japanese. Found at the hilt of some wakuzashis and katanas. Thank You.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2011, 06:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 39,876
Posted By marklefont
What do the holes mean??

Does anybody know what the significance of the holes drilled through the blade on Kudi mean ? They always appear on the back of the front curve of the blade and are usually empty, although in some...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th July 2011, 05:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,870
Posted By marklefont
Mythological Info wanted

I am looking for info on the following - Item one: a " Toothed Frog " figure is often depicted in Togogon; does anybody know the significance or name of this figure? It is often painted green, but...
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 6th July 2011, 09:40 PM
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Views: 3,855
Posted By marklefont
keris sajen wanted

Does anybody out there have any Keris Sajen ( talismanic, one-piece, anthropomorphic or mythologic handle )for sale ? I prefer distinct pamor patterns, minimal corrosion. I am in the market for...
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 26th November 2010, 06:20 PM
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Views: 3,791
Posted By marklefont
wanted - "De Kris" by Tammens

I am looking for a three volume set of "De Kris" by Tammens. Second editions o.k. will pay reasonable price. contacact Mark Le Font (323) 851-5940 (USA) or marklefont@att.net . thank you.
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