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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2024, 02:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,156
Posted By AHite
My Talibong collection

I now have six Talibong knives in my collection. This type of Filipino knife appears to have been a favorite souvenir of US servicemen stationed there since the early 1900s. They are the most common...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2024, 10:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,556
Posted By AHite
Thanks for your comments. After doing more...

Thanks for your comments. After doing more research I determined that this gun is an Indo-Arab matchlock, and I doubt it was obtained in Afghanistan. There's a saying among vintage gun collectors,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2024, 10:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,556
Posted By AHite
Afghanistan matchlock musket

I just acquired this matchlock in a trade. A local gun shop had three old firearms displayed on their wall, which according to the owner were found by a US Marine in a cave in Afghanistan. One is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2024, 02:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,745
Posted By AHite
The blade does not have a fuller. The Vietnam...

The blade does not have a fuller. The Vietnam connection is intriguing. Thanks, Andrew
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th April 2024, 02:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,745
Posted By AHite
Pacific Islander knife?

I acquired this knife this past week, without really knowing where it came from but I like it. The tag on it said, "Pacific Islander knife WW2". The handle and scabbard are made from a hardwood,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th April 2024, 01:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,260
Posted By AHite
I can't translate the writing, but the gun looks...

I can't translate the writing, but the gun looks Albanian to me.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2024, 02:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,892
Posted By AHite
Very nice Kukri! I've not seen one with the...

Very nice Kukri! I've not seen one with the fuller in the blade, but am now in the hunt. I own three decent ones and have passed on a number of tourist grade kukris that seem to be fairly common...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2024, 10:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,275
Posted By AHite
Your matchlock is very similar to two matchlocks ...

Your matchlock is very similar to two matchlocks displayed on the wall of a local gunshop near me, which had been found by a US Marine in a cave in Afghanistan. Unfortunately the shop refuses to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2024, 01:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,096
Posted By AHite
Thanks to all of the forum members who helped me...

Thanks to all of the forum members who helped me identify this sword. Nihl, thanks for the photos. I wish my example had it's sheath, but at least I know what it would have looked like.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2024, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,096
Posted By AHite
Help with identifying heavy blade short sword

I recently acquired this sword, not knowing where it was made but impressed by the hefty blade. I am looking for information as to the origin of this sword, possibly the age. Some of the features...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2024, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,453
Posted By AHite
Luzon short sword, looking for more information please

I just acquired this Filipino sword. Based on some research I believe it from Luzon. The handle is horn, and very nicely carved and polished into a fist. Brass was used to create the fingernails...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2024, 01:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,236
Posted By AHite
Need help to identify gunang style knife

I just acquired this piece. I like the engraved blade, and the pistol grip reminds me of Filipino gunang knives. The knife handle and scabbard are made of very dense material, possibly ivory. I do...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,910
Posted By AHite
Your knife reminds me of a corn knife I have,...

Your knife reminds me of a corn knife I have, which is an old sword blade ground down to a usable length and mounted in a turned wooden handle. The clip blade is very American in style. I suspect...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,846
Posted By AHite
Not an expert here, but wow what a great piece!

Not an expert here, but wow what a great piece!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,440
Posted By AHite
Thanks for your information! The former owner...

Thanks for your information! The former owner mentioned that the marks on the dagger handle were made by his knife. Wasn't sure what he meant then but now I think he did some of his own customizing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2023, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,969
Posted By AHite
I am somewhat familiar with the lacquer that the...

I am somewhat familiar with the lacquer that the Japanese used on weapons, called Urishi (hope the spelling is correct). Made from sumac, it can irritate your skin if you sand it. Being a lacquer...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd December 2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,440
Posted By AHite
Philippines Bolo and dagger

I bought these two knives at a show yesterday. Acquired them from the former US Marine who got them while stationed in the Philippines in 1981. He told me what region the knives were from, but the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 131,179
Posted By AHite
I have been following this thread with interest...

I have been following this thread with interest because I am very familiar with blade bayonets from the mid 1800s through WW2. This is not a repurposed bayonet, at least any European or American...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,145
Posted By AHite
Opinions on a Khanjar style dagger

I recently bought this knife, which I really like due to it's size and heft. I call it a Khanjar style knife, but can only guess as to it's origin. There are no markings. Overall length is 14.5...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2023, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1
Axe
Views: 2,262
Posted By AHite
At first glance it strikes me as a war axe, with...

At first glance it strikes me as a war axe, with the pointed backend for bashing armor plate. Beyond that I look to hear what others will say.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,045
Posted By AHite
Sometimes you have to take a chance on something...

Sometimes you have to take a chance on something like this. If it appeals to you and it doesn't break the bank then purchase it. On the flip side of this, with the knowledge I have learned from...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,490
Posted By AHite
I thought about it being African, but not being...

I thought about it being African, but not being as familiar with the regions didn't know specific area. Thanks.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,490
Posted By AHite
Knife/dagger id needed

I just bought this knife, with sheath and would like if any member can offer their opinion on it's origin. I have learned so much from this group, but this item has me stumped. The blade is pretty...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2023, 03:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,276
Posted By AHite
Thanks for the information! Great examples you...

Thanks for the information! Great examples you have there. Any good guess as to the age of my machete? It seems that at some point in time the Mexican craftsmen turned from carving horn to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2023, 01:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,276
Posted By AHite
Vaquero machete

I recently acquired this machete from a friend's shop. I believe it is a vaquero machete from Mexico, and was made for a particular person not a random tourist. I really like the artwork,...
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