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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2026, 04:05 AM
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Views: 2,367
Posted By Rick
Smile The pattern almost looks like an image I saved...

The pattern almost looks like an image I saved from one of the Hubble telescope pictures.

Cosmic. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2026, 11:24 PM
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Views: 2,890
Posted By Rick
I'll also add that we often see Koummyas dressed...

I'll also add that we often see Koummyas dressed in Camel bone hilts and scabbards, for what that's worth.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th February 2026, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,017
Posted By Rick
Wink Your Wish, My Command.

Certainly, David.
Tatyana, that is a very nice ensemble.
I have another keris with a pamor pendok, but it is not quite as nicely done as this one; it too is kamardikan.
Tatyana, I think yours is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2026, 01:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,890
Posted By Rick
The metal work reminds me strongly of this style....

The metal work reminds me strongly of this style.
North Africa? Also, the two ring mounting style.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2026, 06:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,709
Posted By Rick
Looks Familiar

Quite like a Lebanese handle.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=251044&stc=1&d=1771021532
...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th February 2026, 08:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,158
Posted By Rick
I'm just not sure David. The metal is so bright....

I'm just not sure David. The metal is so bright. :confused:
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th February 2026, 05:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,158
Posted By Rick
Question Does this keris have an iron core?

Does this keris have an iron core?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2026, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,479
Posted By Rick
Smile Yes, it is unusual, Rob. I've never seen one like...

Yes, it is unusual, Rob. I've never seen one like it.
The blade is 26 inches long, and 1.5 inches wide.
In the interest of full disclosure our own Battara made the silver chape for me to protect...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 12th February 2026, 04:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,486
Posted By Rick
Something eternal: ...

Something eternal:
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=uLfYD_Kfqrs
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th February 2026, 07:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 244,318
Posted By Rick
A Little Atmosphere

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2026, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,414
Posted By Rick
Smile Could you show us a photo of the Metuk where the...

Could you show us a photo of the Metuk where the tang begins please.:)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th February 2026, 03:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,016
Posted By Rick
When I used to do black and white photography,...

When I used to do black and white photography, during the developing process, after the paper print had been developed enough you then put the print into what is called Stop Bath to arrest the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2026, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,479
Posted By Rick
Here is an example of what is basically the same...

Here is an example of what is basically the same hilt mounted on an extreme Kirach blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 30th January 2026, 07:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,486
Posted By Rick
Thumbs up I love that song, and it's best when played by a...

I love that song, and it's best when played by a traditional band.
The vocalist (his name escapes me) has left us along with Shane Magowan.

Both of them 'men you don't meet every day'. :(
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2026, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 47,659
Posted By Rick
No oblivion David. Looking at one of my tulwars I...

No oblivion David. Looking at one of my tulwars I see that the blade form is quite similar. It is so sharp it will cut you if you look at it the wrong way.:eek:
I use mine to practice draw cuts on...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 29th January 2026, 12:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,486
Posted By Rick
Thumbs up A Man You Don't Meet Every Day

One of my favorite groups.
The poor doggo. :(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJt4y4fH938

*sorry about the ads that precedes them. :o

Saturday Night. The sound of a switchblade and a...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th January 2026, 05:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,115
Posted By Rick
Smile Dietrich

You might find this post interesting, Jay.
A German gentleman was deeply involved in the rebirth of keris-making.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6905&highlight=pamor+poleng
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2026, 05:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,898
Posted By Rick
Nihonto Forum

https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/
Forum: European Armoury 19th January 2026, 01:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,097
Posted By Rick
Question Is that the Kings Broad Arrow I see?

Is that the Kings Broad Arrow I see?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th January 2026, 05:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,115
Posted By Rick
Smile I think the Gonjo is missing on this blade (no...

I think the Gonjo is missing on this blade (no Grening* to speak of).
The Gonjo is a separate piece that fits on the base of the blade and follows the same humped curvature and usually carries the...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 13th January 2026, 03:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,486
Posted By Rick
Reggae mon. Johnny too bad: ...

Reggae mon.
Johnny too bad:

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=johnny+too+bad+youtube&&mid=F16FF4B2CA3FEBDC0D7DF16FF4B2CA3FEBDC0D7D&FORM=VAMGZC
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th November 2025, 03:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,038
Posted By Rick
Detlef, that last picture of your's brought back...

Detlef, that last picture of your's brought back memories for me. I had one of those Moras when I was a 14 year old, I bought it at the ship chandlers in Falmouth on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Mine...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th November 2025, 01:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,067
Posted By Rick
Has anyone tried cutting with one of these swords...

Has anyone tried cutting with one of these swords in the style that Xasterix uses?
On first look they seem like they would be unwiedly to use as a combat weapon, especially if used single handed.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2025, 01:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 31,090
Posted By Rick
I see them often enough living in coastal New...

I see them often enough living in coastal New England made into souvenir swords, and you will run into them now and then on eBay. Like whale bone they keep their stink for quite a long time....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th October 2025, 08:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 27,922
Posted By Rick
A picture looking down on the blade inserted in...

A picture looking down on the blade inserted in the wrongko would be very helpful.
Did you notice that there is an entity contained in the sorsoron on one side?
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