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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th November 2024, 03:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,527
Posted By Rick
Tagua was also used to make shirt buttons; most...

Tagua was also used to make shirt buttons; most likely replaced by a synthetic these days.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd November 2024, 11:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,527
Posted By Rick
This is Tagua nut. I purchased this in a little...

This is Tagua nut. I purchased this in a little village in the Darien some years ago.
These are pictured at about 2x magnification.
Now, if only we could genetically modify the plant to produce...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2024, 12:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,010
Posted By Rick
Smile Hilts

Here's another photo.
One on the right for sure, the one on the left I'm not sure about.
I think the young man is possibly holding a (Gasser?) revolver.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th October 2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,617
Posted By Rick
A Guess. Hugh, I wonder if it's a Talisman,...

A Guess.
Hugh, I wonder if it's a Talisman, Azimat, Magic charm or something in that line. :confused:
Forum: European Armoury 26th October 2024, 12:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,408
Posted By Rick
Unhappy Oh, no! :( I hope he is surrounded by all the...

Oh, no! :(
I hope he is surrounded by all the pets he loved so much.
It was an honor to know him and to be counted as his friend. 😢
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2024, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,581
Posted By Rick
Smile I think what you have there is a Tenegre rather...

I think what you have there is a Tenegre rather than a Talibon/Garab.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st September 2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,555
Posted By Rick
A picture of the entire keris and it's scabbard...

A picture of the entire keris and it's scabbard please.
Otherwise, we're just wasting time. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2024, 04:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,596
Posted By Rick
Alan, Rich Stein ...

Alan,
Rich Stein
https://japaneseswordindex.com/
Might be a place to start.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,606
Posted By Rick
Wink Well, it isn't quite silk, but it has been done....

Well, it isn't quite silk, but it has been done. :D

Building on advances in the synthetic-fiber industry, Arthur D. Little had 100 pounds of sows’ ears reduced to glue, which the company’s...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th August 2024, 04:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 37,073
Posted By Rick
One is steel and one is silver.

One is steel and one is silver.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 16th August 2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,487
Posted By Rick
I agree. Both the monkey and the turtle are...

I agree.
Both the monkey and the turtle are included in various aspects of Hinduism.
The one with the serpent is most likely Hanuman wrestling the Naga.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th August 2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,163
Posted By Rick
Thumbs up Yup. :) That's what I had in mind Sajen.

Yup. :)
That's what I had in mind Sajen.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th August 2024, 08:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,163
Posted By Rick
I wonder if the strange hilt might be Batak. I've...

I wonder if the strange hilt might be Batak. I've seen a fair number of Batak carvings depicting figures riding upon each other.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th August 2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 32,687
Posted By Rick
Question Hello Judd, Am I to understand that you have...

Hello Judd,
Am I to understand that you have this dagger currently for sale?
If that is the case, please read the posting rules and guidelines as this is not allowed.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th August 2024, 06:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,292
Posted By Rick
Smile Hello Hugh and welcome to the forums. :) You...

Hello Hugh and welcome to the forums. :)

You have a real keris blade there, but I don't think you would see a person of the culture wearing this ensemble in public. :o
As for 100 years that would...
Forum: European Armoury 7th August 2024, 11:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,569
Posted By Rick
Marcus, do you suppose this little fellow had a...

Marcus, do you suppose this little fellow had a flint lock ignition installed on it?
A very handsome piece of artillery!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2024, 10:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 26,648
Posted By Rick
Agree with Detlef. These woods have very...

Agree with Detlef. These woods have very contorted grain patterns and can often have voids or checks in the material. I expect these inlays are for this purpose.
Imagine putting all the work into...
Forum: European Armoury 24th July 2024, 06:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,453
Posted By Rick
Question I have put this question out here before and no...

I have put this question out here before and no one seems to know.

I have to ask; have you ever seen this marking on the guard of the short sword?
Forum: European Armoury 23rd July 2024, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,598
Posted By Rick
I'd place it in the wide category of what is...

I'd place it in the wide category of what is known as a Bowie knife.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd July 2024, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,499
Posted By Rick
Cool Thank you very much, Green. A true feast for...

Thank you very much, Green.
A true feast for the eyes!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2024, 04:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 66,860
Posted By Rick
Another A-11 18 inch blade handle (whale's...

Another A-11

18 inch blade
handle (whale's tooth pommel) 4 and seven eighths inches

LOA 22 and seven eighths inches.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 14th July 2024, 06:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 15,217
Posted By Rick
Cool Arrr, Matey, Here Be Treasure

I check a number of surf spots every day; this is one of them.
I surfed this spot back in the day.

Something new!:cool:

https://video-monitoring.com/beachcams/jupiter/
A Mini Rig 50 yards...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 26th June 2024, 06:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 39,604
Posted By Rick
Smile Measurements, side and views of the back would be...

Measurements, side and views of the back would be helpful too. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2024, 01:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 31,774
Posted By Rick
Smile I wonder if it is a Japanese modification. Did...

I wonder if it is a Japanese modification. Did someone shorten the blade by 8 inches along with the scabbard and re-attach the throat. Are there any photos available of a standard Japanese captured...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2024, 03:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 31,774
Posted By Rick
Question How long is the blade on your modified example?

How long is the blade on your modified example?
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