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Forum: European Armoury 30th October 2024, 10:06 PM
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Posted By werecow
I also have only very limited knowledge of these...

I also have only very limited knowledge of these but let me add my guesswork. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

The relatively wide globular pommel style and wide pas d'ânes on both...
Forum: European Armoury 30th October 2024, 09:33 PM
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Views: 806
Posted By werecow
Nice to spot a new but familiar "face" on these...

Nice to spot a new but familiar "face" on these boards! :D

Interesting that these don't have the typical hollow ground triangular cross section.

I'm curious as to how that translates into...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2024, 12:48 AM
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Posted By werecow
Could be... It might be a stretch but it also...

Could be... It might be a stretch but it also reminds me a bit of some Dahomey swords.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=188394&stc=1&d=1557228798

Eh, but maybe not the...
Forum: European Armoury 26th October 2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,308
Posted By werecow
That is very sad news indeed. :( I did not...

That is very sad news indeed. :(
I did not know him as well as some of you did, being a relative newcomer to the collector's world, but we emailed a bit from time to time. He was always helpful and...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 14th October 2024, 09:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 56,406
Posted By werecow
Not exactly an "early" film, but... Interesting...

Not exactly an "early" film, but... Interesting wizard staff design you got there, Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 13th October 2024, 03:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,537
Posted By werecow
Here's...

Here's (https://uauction4.uamulet.com/AuctionDetail.aspx?bid=383&qid=256995) something with slightly fuzzy pictures that looks quite similar. The description is in Thai but google translate tells me...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th October 2024, 02:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,110
Posted By werecow
I think this post is missing a link. ;)

I think this post is missing a link. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2024, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 32,724
Posted By werecow
A bit of a side note as I don't know the origins...

A bit of a side note as I don't know the origins of this style of blade, but that style of fullering got around. I find it rather attractive. Here is one on my Aceh peudeueng.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2024, 12:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,926
Posted By werecow
Only in the same sense in which I see satan in...

Only in the same sense in which I see satan in this steak. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th October 2024, 11:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,926
Posted By werecow
Hmm... I'm still tempted to liken it to Jesus...

Hmm... I'm still tempted to liken it to Jesus showing up in a piece of toast (or a sword hilt :D ), but it's not impossible.
Forum: European Armoury 1st October 2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 28,746
Posted By werecow
That is indeed a very nice Schiavona. #1 on my...

That is indeed a very nice Schiavona. #1 on my wishlist for the last few years.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,926
Posted By werecow
I think it might be a case of pareidolia but...

I think it might be a case of pareidolia but close(r)ups might be more decisive.
Forum: European Armoury 28th September 2024, 02:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,070
Posted By werecow
The link is dead but I'm guessing this...

The link is dead but I'm guessing this (https://www.mexicoarmado.com/index.php?threads/ayuda-sobre-espada-y-grabado-en-la-hoja.63195/page-2) is the thread? See post #28.

EDIT: Just in case that...
Forum: European Armoury 20th September 2024, 10:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,070
Posted By werecow
Here is a similar hilt with the following...

Here is a similar hilt with the following description:
Forum: European Armoury 15th September 2024, 05:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,864
Posted By werecow
Yeah, that would be appropriate, although I hope...

Yeah, that would be appropriate, although I hope it'll make its way to the Museum van Oudheden around the corner from me for a bit (as the military museum and Linschoten Estate are both a bit...
Forum: European Armoury 12th September 2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,864
Posted By werecow
"Norman" style arming sword found in Linschoten

https://nos.nl/artikel/2536935-duizend-jaar-oud-zwaard-gevonden-in-bagger-bij-linschoten
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st September 2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 22,290
Posted By werecow
I don't have an itinerary but if you find...

I don't have an itinerary but if you find yourself near here I would suggest a stop at the Wereldmuseum (i.e.: World Museum, formerly Museum of Ethnology) here in Leiden. And iirc the Rijksmuseum in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th August 2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,094
Posted By werecow
The dark blade actually reminds me a lot of some...

The dark blade actually reminds me a lot of some Shi swords (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5451).
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,500
Posted By werecow
I would also suggest the Nihonto message board...

I would also suggest the Nihonto message board (https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,243
Posted By werecow
It should be noted, though, that there are some...

It should be noted, though, that there are some knives with a north African association with hilts that look like they are derived from a common ancestor. For example, see several examples in this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,243
Posted By werecow
Hi, welcome to the forums. These are modern...

Hi, welcome to the forums. These are modern productions of kindjal or qama. Compare with these, for example:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3281...
Forum: European Armoury 21st August 2024, 04:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,601
Posted By werecow
Awful decision which will likely mislead future...

Awful decision which will likely mislead future collectors. You were told that you had a pretty rare sword, too. :mad:



A replica tries to reproduce something real. This is just a forgery.
Forum: European Armoury 17th August 2024, 11:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,248
Posted By werecow
Thanks Jim! I know you like the patinated ones so...

Thanks Jim! I know you like the patinated ones so I figured you would appreciate this one. :D

Regarding Knegt/Knecht, does this line start in the late 18th century? The blade markings strike me as...
Forum: European Armoury 17th August 2024, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,248
Posted By werecow
Some threads featuring similar swords, hilt or...

Some threads featuring similar swords, hilt or blade:

A cup hilt rapier for id (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22042)
Another cup hilt rapier for id...
Forum: European Armoury 17th August 2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,248
Posted By werecow
Some more pictures.

Some more pictures.
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