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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th October 2024, 03:19 PM
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Posted By CharlesS
Here is the "face" I referred to in the earlier...

Here is the "face" I referred to in the earlier post.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,926
Posted By CharlesS
Nice Moro Kampillan

Here is a very nice and I believe very old Moro kampillan...I think from at least the early 19th Century... or older. The blade is just over 28in./71cm. and is a rather standard kampillan design,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st August 2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,938
Posted By CharlesS
Lovely piece, Jeff. Interesting to that even...

Lovely piece, Jeff. Interesting to that even though it’s a smaller example of the blade profile of yours is very similar to my large example with what I call a “big belly”.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st August 2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,593
Posted By CharlesS
Hi Battara, There are no plain bands. Each...

Hi Battara,

There are no plain bands. Each of the bands is carefully worked. You can see them in some of the close-ups.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th August 2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,938
Posted By CharlesS
Two Interesting Moro Barong/Barung

These two Moro barong were recently acquired from one of our members...thanks RSWORD!...They are both interesting in different ways. The top example is a lovely piece in its own right, with a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th August 2022, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,593
Posted By CharlesS
A Very Nice Dha/Daab

Here is a lovely old 19th Century dha/daab sword that I attribute to the Shan of Burma, or possibly Thailand. It is a lovely piece overall, but the silversmithing of the mounts is just magnificent....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2022, 09:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,072
Posted By CharlesS
One of the things I find most interesting about...

One of the things I find most interesting about the photo is the fact that several of the barongs are etched exactly the way we might see them restored in a collection today, with very clearly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2022, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,093
Posted By CharlesS
Very interesting! Nice research!

Very interesting! Nice research!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th July 2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,136
Posted By CharlesS
Twistcore In An Unexpected Place

There are a variety of Indonesian shortswords/machetes known as 'goloks', but this one really surprised me. Most examples have a heavy, thick, pamor steel blade, with later ones having homogenous...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,421
Posted By CharlesS
From the pics, the fullers look to be beautifully...

From the pics, the fullers look to be beautifully executed.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2022, 12:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,142
Posted By CharlesS
Gentlemen, Thank you all for your very kind...

Gentlemen,
Thank you all for your very kind words. This is a very special piece for me and I feel very fortunate to have it. Thanks again for your input and insights.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2022, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,142
Posted By CharlesS
ART IN FORGED STEEL: A Yakan Moro Twistcore Barong/Barung

This elegant Yakan Moro barong exhibits a lovely blade forged from panels of twistcore steel that essentially make up the entire blade. It creates an amazing effect and is one of the finest examples...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,105
Posted By CharlesS
Detlef, I love the look of the sword you...

Detlef,

I love the look of the sword you originally showed us in the thread. It's so practical. I am just guessing at some Chinese influence, especially with the guard.

I think there are many...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,767
Posted By CharlesS
I’ve had the good fortune of seeing these with...

I’ve had the good fortune of seeing these with Jose and they are all quite magnificent. Far better in real life!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th May 2022, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,087
Posted By CharlesS
I have to agree with Ariel. The ganja appears...

I have to agree with Ariel. The ganja appears chiseled rather than authentic. I’d say it is mid 20th century Tausug.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th April 2022, 12:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,974
Posted By CharlesS
Great photo Kino! I am assuming you had a chance...

Great photo Kino! I am assuming you had a chance to meet Dave and Lana. Great folks!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,067
Posted By CharlesS
Lovely Old Dha/Daab With Some Interesting Characteristics

When I first saw this dha/daab I was immediately impressed by the quality of the silverwork. The guard seemed more of a puzzle, though, and looked much like the work I have seen on Vietnamese...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,541
Posted By CharlesS
Extraordinary craftsmanship!! Congrats!

Extraordinary craftsmanship!! Congrats!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2022, 05:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,974
Posted By CharlesS
A Moro Kampillan With a Massive, Rare Hilt and Unique Twistcore Blade

This lovely old Moro kampillan, with a rare and massive hilt and unique twistcore blade, nearly drove me to the edge of insanity trying to get it etched properly. As purchased, the pattern had an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st April 2022, 01:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,600
Posted By CharlesS
First example of this type I have seen. Very...

First example of this type I have seen. Very interesting! I cannot see any characteristics about it that instantly give it away from a specific culture. So I’m anxious to see what others have to say...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,281
Posted By CharlesS
Lovely collection. Great taste!

Lovely collection. Great taste!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2022, 10:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,160
Posted By CharlesS
Ian, it’s a good point you make. Originally the...

Ian, it’s a good point you make. Originally the copper cover was a patinated black. I polished it to get it back to the way it looked originally. It may be a later addition, but the cording is dry...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,160
Posted By CharlesS
More pics...definitely polished copper and the...

More pics...definitely polished copper and the scarf weld.
You may have already noticed a considerable number of forging flaws in the pattern weld.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2022, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,160
Posted By CharlesS
My First Experience With Scarf Welding on a Moro Kriss

Scarf welding is not particularly uncommon on Malay sundang, but this is my first experience with it on a Moro kriss. The forte seems to be from steel more comparable to 'pamor' steel, but you can...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,857
Posted By CharlesS
Lovely example! Do you think the scabbard is...

Lovely example! Do you think the scabbard is later?

So nice to find these things so complete and in such nice condition!
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