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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Yesterday, 04:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,942
Posted By RSWORD
The wide blade with deep curve is similar to...

The wide blade with deep curve is similar to Indian swords with the name "Ox-Cutter". There is an old forum thread that discusses these pieces. Your example is a smaller, but similar blade style to...
Forum: Swap Forum 3rd February 2026, 12:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 956
Posted By RSWORD
New Items Added to Website

Please take a look at the new items listed on my website. An interesting variety of pieces.

https://www.rswordantiqueblades.com
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2026, 11:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,842
Posted By RSWORD
I think it is a Filipino variant. The use of the...

I think it is a Filipino variant. The use of the carabao horn grip, the pommel cap with finial all look Northern Philippines to me. The blade shape is a bit unusual but if you think back to those...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2025, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,796
Posted By RSWORD
The button release is something you would find on...

The button release is something you would find on sword canes and not typical on trousse. Given the size of this one perhaps it is a repurposed shortened sword cane or maybe a swagger stick with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2025, 09:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 87,168
Posted By RSWORD
Unfortunately, this is an item that came without...

Unfortunately, this is an item that came without any history or provenance. I agree with Jim that this is likely a product of the Spanish Philippines and not Moro. If that is the case, I think it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2025, 03:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 87,168
Posted By RSWORD
Jim, I am adding an example to continue the...

Jim,

I am adding an example to continue the conversation. It is similar to the example you posted but also has noted differences. The differences I note is that the triangle decoration is an...
Forum: Swap Forum 17th October 2025, 11:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,872
Posted By RSWORD
Lots of new items added to the website

Hello. I have added a lot of new items to my website. There is Moro, Indian, African, Indonesian and a few other odds and ends. Please take a look when you have a chance.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2025, 09:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 47,280
Posted By RSWORD
The circular stamped mark on the blade along with...

The circular stamped mark on the blade along with the ricasso and beveled edge leans me towards India as a possibility for the blade but obviously one that has a modified tip. The circular guard,...
Forum: Swap Forum 9th August 2025, 09:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 19,081
Posted By RSWORD
New items added to the website

Please check out the new items added to my website:

https://www.rswordantiqueblades.com

Thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th August 2025, 12:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 47,619
Posted By RSWORD
Each sword, knife, shield, spear, etc is a...

Each sword, knife, shield, spear, etc is a tangible link to the past. Each one has a story to tell. Sometimes the story is shrouded in mystery. Not much information, if any at all, will pass down...
Forum: European Armoury 28th May 2025, 12:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,539
Posted By RSWORD
Help identifying axe

I picked up this axe in a group lot. Seems old and European so hoping to narrow it down a bit more with some expert help in this section of the forum. Thanks!
Forum: Swap Forum 27th March 2025, 07:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 15,057
Posted By RSWORD
20+ Items added to the website

Please take a look at my website as I have added over 20 interesting items including a group of very fine Indian Katar along with a variety of other nice and interesting pieces.
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Forum: Swap Forum 20th March 2025, 09:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 8,600
Posted By RSWORD
Baltimore Show - Come say hi

Charles and I will have 2 tables at the Baltimore show this weekend. We are row O and table 2-3. We would love for you to stop by and say hello.
Forum: Swap Forum 7th November 2024, 04:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 8,018
Posted By RSWORD
45 New Items Added to my website

I have recently added about 45 new items to the website. Lots of interesting items from Sri Lanka, Burma, the Philippines, China, Indonesia, the Middle East and a few other odds and ends. Something...
Forum: Swap Forum 24th March 2024, 03:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 8,920
Posted By RSWORD
New Items added to website

I have just added over 25 items to my website. Included are some high quality Middle Eastern daggers, high quality Moro and Filipino items, rare and unusual Borneo, and several very good Islamic...
Forum: Swap Forum 15th January 2024, 09:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,073
Posted By RSWORD
Hey Bob, Charles and I are sharing a couple...

Hey Bob,

Charles and I are sharing a couple of tables this year. We are Row O Tables 3 and 4. Stop by and say hello.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 7th January 2024, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 26,312
Posted By RSWORD
It is the tang of the sword blade and just a bit...

It is the tang of the sword blade and just a bit of the forte showing the makers mark. Not sure it had an alternate purpose than just being a broken blade where the blade remnant was rounded off. ...
Forum: Swap Forum 1st January 2024, 11:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 10,110
Posted By RSWORD
New Items for the New Year

I have added quite a few interesting and quality items including a few releases from my private collection to the website so we can start the New Year off with a bang! Please take a look at my...
Forum: Swap Forum 23rd September 2023, 02:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,659
Posted By RSWORD
20 new items added to website

Please take a look as I have added 20 items to the website. There is Ottoman, Filipino, Moro, Chinese, Vietnamese, Sri Lankan and African. Thanks in advance for taking a look.
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Forum: European Armoury 31st August 2023, 10:07 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 121,259
Posted By RSWORD
Looking forward to seeing the ethnographic items...

Looking forward to seeing the ethnographic items when you have a chance to post them. Thanks for sharing pics of some amazing European items.
Forum: Swap Forum 13th June 2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,993
Posted By RSWORD
Over 30 Items Added to the website

I have added over 30 items to the website. Something for everyone. European, Middle Eastern, Asian, African, and Pacific Islands. Please take a look when you have a chance.
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Forum: Swap Forum 8th April 2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,678
Posted By RSWORD
20 items added to websit

Just added about 20 items to the website. Moro, Filipino, Indonesian, African and a good Navaja. Please take a look. Always open to trades as well.

https://www.rswordantiqueblades.com
Forum: Swap Forum 3rd March 2023, 07:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,200
Posted By RSWORD
50 new items added to the website

I have just added about 50 pieces (a few more to go over the weekend) to the website. I have added Indian, Persian, African, Philippines and a few other odds and ends. Please take a look at the For...
Forum: Swap Forum 31st December 2022, 11:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 7,362
Posted By RSWORD
New Items added to website

I have added about a dozen new items to the website to help bring in the New Year. Please take a look at

https://www.rswordantiqueblades.com

Cheers,

Rick
Forum: Swap Forum 26th October 2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,628
Posted By RSWORD
15 new items added to website

Please visit my website as I have added 15 items. Some good Ethiopian, Moro, Yats, Kindjal and African. New items listed in first 15 spots on for sale page.

https://www.rswordantiqueblades.com...
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