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Forum: European Armoury 9th September 2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 89,016
Posted By Alan62
Thank you Jim,,It was the fluted ebony that made...

Thank you Jim,,It was the fluted ebony that made me have to have it.
Again Thank you for your knowledge
Alan
Forum: European Armoury 7th September 2010, 03:44 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 89,016
Posted By Alan62
Hi Jim,, The sword that you used in the your...

Hi Jim,,
The sword that you used in the your first post is still hanging in my collection.
I have another spadroon that I am thinking about buying yet I am having a bit of trouble identifying the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2007, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,606
Posted By Alan62
Thanks Kia The blades measured down the center...

Thanks Kia
The blades measured down the center fom the hilt to the tip are 20.25 and 21.38
I intend to clean and re etch using just viniger
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2007, 02:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,606
Posted By Alan62
Thanks It must be gold as it just remains...

Thanks
It must be gold as it just remains golden and does not darken
The dot on the other might be brass as it does darken but then with just a gentle rub it looks like a mirror, it stays very...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2007, 12:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,606
Posted By Alan62
Thank You Battara I attempted etching and I...

Thank You Battara
I attempted etching and I know these would look great if I new what I was doing but here is the results of my inexperience
The new one with the fuller has gold on the tip and it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,606
Posted By Alan62
Thank You Folks I do intend to etch the blade ...

Thank You Folks
I do intend to etch the blade
Can you define sea ivory,would that be Walrus tusk or Whale Tooth ?
Also is the shape of the carving a Tucan or bird?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2007, 03:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,606
Posted By Alan62
My new one

Hi folks
I was wondering if you would mind giving me your thoughts on this one.
The handle has been recovered with what appears to be nylon string but other than that it seems to be a nice piece...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th November 2007, 01:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,408
Posted By Alan62
Thanks Josh ,Hopefully someone will help clarify

Thanks Josh ,Hopefully someone will help clarify
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,408
Posted By Alan62
Thanks Kai

Thanks Kai
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st November 2007, 10:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,408
Posted By Alan62
The Handle is wood and I would like to patinate...

The Handle is wood and I would like to patinate it but I am not sure how
Thanks for any info on patination
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2007, 12:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,408
Posted By Alan62
Now that I have soaked it,how is the best way to...

Now that I have soaked it,how is the best way to stain it or should I just leave it as is ? Here is a pic. I will upload a better pic later
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th October 2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,408
Posted By Alan62
Thank you Rick

Thank you Rick
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th October 2007, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,408
Posted By Alan62
Thanks again folks,What is the best way to clean...

Thanks again folks,What is the best way to clean and stain this?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th October 2007, 11:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,408
Posted By Alan62
Thanks Kai

Thanks Kai
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th October 2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,408
Posted By Alan62
A few more Pics,The spiral in the blade appears...

A few more Pics,The spiral in the blade appears to be just a design on the metal


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/Alan62/alamp099.jpg
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th October 2007, 02:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,408
Posted By Alan62
Is This a Pedang ?

Hi Folks ,Its been a while since I have been here but as usual I am puzzled ,Can anyone tell me what the proper name for this weapon is
Thanks for any help...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2007, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,511
Posted By Alan62
Thank You,as I said in my 1st post it was a gift...

Thank You,as I said in my 1st post it was a gift so I will treasure it as such but I kinda knew when I saw it it was not like the very nice antique ones I had seen before
I just wanted to confirm...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2007, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,511
Posted By Alan62
Thanks Guys,I agree that it seems to be a newer...

Thanks Guys,I agree that it seems to be a newer one souvinir type
Here is a few more pics
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/Alan62/blag382.jpg...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,511
Posted By Alan62
Comments on this knife

I am seeking info this knife it is 18 inches overall length
It was a gift
Thanks
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/Alan62/blag356.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/Alan62/blag363.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2007, 10:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 55,666
Posted By Alan62
Very Nice !

Very Nice !
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2007, 04:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,964
Posted By Alan62
I buy the ones that ,for lack of a better term...

I buy the ones that ,for lack of a better term ,speak to me.
I would love it if they were all in perfect ,mint condition but I also love the really patinized ones as well as relics.
I have this one...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2007, 12:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,419
Posted By Alan62
Thank You Ian

Thank You Ian
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2007, 02:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,419
Posted By Alan62
Thanks ,Any thoughts?

Thanks ,Any thoughts?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,419
Posted By Alan62
Just thought I would Bump this

Just thought I would Bump this
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2007, 02:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,089
Posted By Alan62
It is beautiful Sorry thats all I got

It is beautiful

Sorry thats all I got
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