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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2017, 04:24 PM
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Posted By Nirghosa
Fun story: I was buying some of these in Cebu...

Fun story: I was buying some of these in Cebu years ago and part of the seller's pitch was to do an edge on full power hack at the street pole. Blade was great, I was already in at $8 lol. Doubling...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2016, 03:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,014
Posted By Nirghosa
Do not presume that because something is not...

Do not presume that because something is not readily available that it has been lost. True practitioner's will carry on the traditions of their elders but that does not mean they wish for them to be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2016, 03:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,014
Posted By Nirghosa
Many larger blades can be used two handed....

Many larger blades can be used two handed. Classifying them as one or the other is a matter of intent and techniques. What would the katana be classified as?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,111
Posted By Nirghosa
yes, I have a contact for ivory repair that...

yes, I have a contact for ivory repair that another member has used successfully. I wanted to send him some good pics and then get an idea what he thinks.
and with Ivory no, I don't trust my hands ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2016, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,111
Posted By Nirghosa
I have considered that. I'd really rather do it...

I have considered that. I'd really rather do it right for longevity if the price isn't too bad.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2016, 01:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,111
Posted By Nirghosa
Ivory Kris repair

I recently purchased this Ivory Kris and due to poor packaging from the seller, the handle was broken.
I'm planning to have it repaired but thought while I'm at it maybe I could have the other end...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,318
Posted By Nirghosa
I wanted that first barong so bad, but it went...

I wanted that first barong so bad, but it went super high. I settled for an ivory Kris a few days later for a fraction of that (and then the beak broke in transit dut to poor packing)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2015, 08:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,949
Posted By Nirghosa
Interestingly, the style I trained a little of...

Interestingly, the style I trained a little of used this primarily in very close quarters. :) The majority of the cuts were draw cuts with the elbow so this handle would be very useful.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2014, 11:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,347
Posted By Nirghosa
sure :)

sure :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,347
Posted By Nirghosa
I have a very similar Punyal. Near identical...

I have a very similar Punyal. Near identical blade profile and wooden handle.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2014, 03:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,661
Posted By Nirghosa
yours isn't the only one, I got one off ebay some...

yours isn't the only one, I got one off ebay some year ago as well with the handle incorrect. Guard was correct but no handle. Fortunately my teacher is a smith and was able to carefully help me...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2014, 12:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,054
Posted By Nirghosa
as requested, here are a few photos showing it's...

as requested, here are a few photos showing it's true diminutive size
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th July 2014, 11:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,178
Posted By Nirghosa
Thanks! yes I estimated it to be recent as well....

Thanks! yes I estimated it to be recent as well. In the case of this one, honestly I just liked the look of it for no specific reasons.
I don't typically etch my blades but I may do so on this one.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th July 2014, 11:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,721
Posted By Nirghosa
Partially correct. It is a Tenegre hilt (but not...

Partially correct. It is a Tenegre hilt (but not binangon) with a talibung blade.
However, talibung (i misspelled in the thread title) is also a general description of a fighting sword.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th July 2014, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,054
Posted By Nirghosa
yes, most of them are true miniatures, likely...

yes, most of them are true miniatures, likely from shield displays.
The gunong is on my office wall so I will have to take a measurement. By no means could it be useable, the handle is as narrow as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th July 2014, 10:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,411
Posted By Nirghosa
I'll try to load some closer pics later. ...

I'll try to load some closer pics later.
Regarding the guard, that is a common theme on Maranao barongs
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,178
Posted By Nirghosa
:shrug: yep :)

:shrug: yep :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,054
Posted By Nirghosa
one more

one more
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2014, 10:11 PM
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Views: 5,054
Posted By Nirghosa
more pics

more pics
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,054
Posted By Nirghosa
Moro Minatures

there was a post some time ago with minatures that I commented on. Getting around to posting pics of a few I've collected. The gunong is especially well made for it diminutive size
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2014, 10:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,178
Posted By Nirghosa
New Gunong

Picked up this Gunong on ebay this week. Price was nice and I liked the look of it. Blade was OK but dress was nice. Turned out to be quite a sturdy, heavy piece.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,721
Posted By Nirghosa
Partial cleaning of the blade designs, whatever...

Partial cleaning of the blade designs, whatever that white stuff is, it's stubborn.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,721
Posted By Nirghosa
Talibon

Picked up this most excellent Talibon recently. Lovely piece and very robust. Hopefully I can make some time to get it cleaned up in the near future.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,411
Posted By Nirghosa
Maranao Barong

finally getting around to sharing some pics of the Maranao Barong I picked up some time ago. It is a nice contrast to most Maranao ones I have seen, this one being longer and narrower.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 7th June 2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,309
Posted By Nirghosa
This my male Japanese Kai Ken, used to hunt boar...

This my male Japanese Kai Ken, used to hunt boar and deer. The purest of the remaining Japanese breeds.
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