Forum: Swap Forum
30th April 2024, 12:31 AM
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New Eastern Arms and Armor Online Store
Dear Members,
I'd like to introduce a newly opened online Eastern arms and armor store. Mr. Harry Wagner is truly passionate and trustworthy dealer and collector. Please check his site and feel...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
1st April 2022, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 22,298
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
8th March 2021, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,903
I do not think it is Central Asian, likely...
I do not think it is Central Asian, likely Russian or Iranian, the small round mark shows inverted V which could be Arabic/Persian character. It'd be hard to find matching spigot key as it'd have to...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2021, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 31,142
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2021, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 31,142
Very good idea. Perhaps a separate thread...
Very good idea. Perhaps a separate thread dedicated to the subject?
Also, 1. I do not think it is even possible to re-forge old wootz blade without completely losing the pattern....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2021, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 31,142
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th February 2021, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 31,142
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th February 2021, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 31,142
I cannot see much difference on the right-side...
I cannot see much difference on the right-side sample from Finland, it looks similar to antique wootz pattern, isn't it? Not all antique wootz was universally superior. We should not grade the wootz...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th February 2021, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 31,142
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th February 2021, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,435
Deep ignorance, or perhaps intentional, on...
Deep ignorance, or perhaps intentional, on auction's part. any specialist will see the traces of electric drilling "dremel" machine on the surface, visible with naked eye, even on photos, so they do...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th February 2021, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,435
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th January 2021, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,270
I think Oliver mentioned Chircassian work that...
I think Oliver mentioned Chircassian work that was brought over to other countries including Egypt, not made in Egypt.
As for dating, it's unlikely we can claim with certainly the work to be 19th...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd January 2021, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,462
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st January 2021, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,462
Does anyone know reputable restorer who can...
Does anyone know reputable restorer who can restore scabbard and make matching crossguard for a Kilij? Tom Kaczor used to do that work but unfortunately he is no longer responding. Perhaps someone...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th January 2021, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 31,142
Ariel,
I am with you... but... I saw...
Ariel,
I am with you... but... I saw Nonikashvili's wootz shamshir, it is impressive to say the least, the fittings are incredible, but I still doubt whether he forged that particular blade from...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th January 2021, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 27,990
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th January 2021, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 27,990
Ariel, an impressive shamshir. The baldric is...
Ariel, an impressive shamshir. The baldric is awesome. It'd be interesting to hear the opinions on dating, hopefully Kwiatek and others will have more insights. Also, you mentioned Sindh and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th November 2020, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,834
Peter, Fernando, Philip,
Great observations,...
Peter, Fernando, Philip,
Great observations, Thank you! Pistols are not my interest, I was just interested in Yali (as Peter properly noted) handle and why would it be attached to the pistol... I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th November 2020, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,834
Joseph Heylin Pistol with Makkara Hilt
Here is unusual Heylin pistol with (Indian) makkara hilt. J. Heylin was London based gunmaker in the 18thC, and the hilt could be custom made/added in India. I was just intrigued by the hilt, anyone...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th May 2020, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 93,498
Small Uzbek Knifes
Small/mini Uzbek knifes, some are souvenirs but made just like real ones and of the same material and quality.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd March 2020, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,126
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
2nd March 2020, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,272
Kwiatek,
Thank you so much for such...
Kwiatek,
Thank you so much for such incredible insights and translation. This is truly amazing to be able to read the text which appears to be very unusual where a date was written in words...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
25th February 2020, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,272
Thanks, Kubur! This is how I felt when I found...
Thanks, Kubur! This is how I felt when I found it. Even though quite plain and modest, this is Central Asian qalamdan. I do not recall seeing known qalamdans from Central Asia. Does anyone know of...
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Forum: European Armoury
24th February 2020, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 13,144
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
24th February 2020, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,272
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