Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th May 2023, 02:31 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th May 2023, 11:51 PM
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Thanks Jim and bob and good to hear from you both
Khyber knives.
Good info Jim and I'll keep them coming as and when I have new pieces to show for as long as I manage to stay here, I must admit that I do not know much about these large afghan...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th May 2023, 03:03 PM
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sword blade tips !! as originally made.
From the original auction pics, just to make sure that no one thinks these swords are as suggested altered in any way, HERE IS A CLOSE UP OF THE BLADE TIP !.
They are both as purchased and original....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th May 2023, 01:19 PM
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Thanks Iain, duly noted.
Hi Iain, I know, it is perfectly usual for such horn to be used throughout the history of Siam and other countries throughout the region on knives large and small, China to, Sambar stag horn to as...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th May 2023, 11:06 AM
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original auction pics of my 2 pairs.
Obviously Ian you can see that these are not old and have been doctored up just by these original auction pics, :rolleyes: which quite clearly show both pairs to have considerable age and the swords...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th May 2023, 10:08 AM
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Phkak, P'keak, Kokok, Mac !! chopper.
Interesting pieces for sure and the Hazen show was very good as are all of his shows and adventures.
The first one I could not help you with, but have seen them and they obviously do have a name,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th May 2023, 01:09 AM
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a bird in the hand !
I don't know anyone who would pay over £1300 for a not very old Billao knife with a wrecked horn hilt even with gold mounts unless they were nutz, for me the gold far out weighed the value of the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2023, 10:25 PM
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Thanks again.
Thanks again Khan, just as I thought but am not good on these regional pieces so waited to hear it from someone in the know. :);)
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2023, 10:23 PM
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Thanks.
Thanks Khan, I think you are bang on right with your idea on its age. :);) Snody
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2023, 10:21 PM
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A little bit of luck !!
Around a year ago I purchased this little Somalian not so old Billao knife from a high end London auction at the cost of £40 uk pounds plus postage, buyers premium not included, it owed me around £65...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2023, 09:40 PM
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Kora
My 2 pence worth is, Nepalese and likely not wootz, it is very dui chira Kukri like to my eye, might be wrong though just a guess. :);) . Snody
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2023, 09:27 PM
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Pesh kabs or Kard ?
For me its a Pesh Kabs but I am no expert, bone hilt and T section spine blade, 40 cm total length, nothing special but an honest piece, age ??. :);)
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2023, 08:54 PM
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Afghan Khyber knife
Any ideas on this one would be great, it is a complete piece but minus scabbard, 64 cm total, horn hilt scales, a typical of its type but any ideas on age, for me it is first half of the 20thc, but...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2023, 07:58 PM
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Hi Wayne.
Yes they are a regular thing, easy to make and perfect for the job they do. :);) Snody
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2023, 05:20 PM
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Grit's !!
For this I will start with 800 grit maybe 1000, good papers and not the rubbish sold on ebay, then take it on up through 1200, 1500, etc etc to 8000 grit and then finish with a talc powder and water...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2023, 01:54 PM
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another 19thc Cambodian Kabet - knife
Here is another with the same style mounts, 19thc and from south Cambodia, note the very apparent lotus bud tip and hilt, a very prominent theme in Cambodia.
The basket scabbard is not likely the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2023, 01:34 PM
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hilt and peened tang.
One more little and valid observation, the hilt of your knife is shorter than the original early tourist ones that I showed here in attached the pic with identical blade and scabbard, although your...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2023, 01:24 PM
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agreed Detlef and a very very good idea.
I also would suggest a polish and etch , by hand with the right materials and etchant, I'll bet the the outcome will show cold shuts and no lamination but I could be wrong, only one way to find out &...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2023, 01:41 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th May 2023, 09:52 PM
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Pala or Kilij ??
Picked this one up recently, would appreciate some ideas on it, age origin, etc, know there are many people here who will be able to educate me.
Blade looks a little tired and likely due to some...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th May 2023, 08:28 PM
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Good points and duly noted.
But, I was not suggesting that the new hilt job would be done in a shop in the west, western shops stock all bamboos and it is not a hard job to do for someone who knows how and there are plenty here...
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Forum: European Armoury
25th May 2023, 04:57 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th May 2023, 04:42 PM
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Thanks !
Here are the unusual and large paired antler hilt and silver ferule knives that came with the pair of swords, they are 48 cm long from tip of blade to tip of the hilt in a straight line and have 5...
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Forum: European Armoury
25th May 2023, 04:16 PM
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Thanks Jim.
Thanks for your interesting take on this lovely little dagger Jim, could well be made for a man, either way it is a nice piece and very well made, old to, could even be 19thc, would not surprize me...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th May 2023, 04:06 PM
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