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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2026, 12:46 AM
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Posted By werecow
The bird's head reminds me of some Indian swords....

The bird's head reminds me of some Indian swords. e.g. (https://www.liveauctioneers.com/price-result/important-18th-c-mughal-indian-shamshir-sword-with-exquisite-gold-damascened-mounts-bird-head/)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2026, 12:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,836
Posted By werecow
Interesting alternate hypothesis! But it does not...

Interesting alternate hypothesis! But it does not have the pinky rest that most of the Leppa Sarda shown in that thread seem to have. Are there any specific features that make you think this is one...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th April 2026, 11:05 AM
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Views: 4,510
Posted By werecow
Ah, that clears that up, thanks!

Ah, that clears that up, thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th April 2026, 03:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,510
Posted By werecow
Does this also apply to the British sword above,...

Does this also apply to the British sword above, i.e. does this one happen to have a German made blade?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th April 2026, 06:27 PM
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Views: 4,510
Posted By werecow
I've seen similar GG markings on British swords,...

I've seen similar GG markings on British swords, like the 1786 spadroon (https://www.antique-swords.com/AD25-1786-Pattern-British-Infantry-Officers.html) below.
Forum: European Armoury 2nd April 2026, 06:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,310
Posted By werecow
This one went recently at a Dutch auction, IIRC....

This one went recently at a Dutch auction, IIRC. My guess is this is a rehilted Amsterdam type Walloon with a more recent 18th c guard.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd April 2026, 12:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 93,960
Posted By werecow
My Yaka: It is magnetic and there is oxidation,...

My Yaka: It is magnetic and there is oxidation, so I guess probably steel or iron. There appears to be a seam.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2026, 09:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,826
Posted By werecow
Yes, the hilt looks nearly identical in shape......

Yes, the hilt looks nearly identical in shape... though the blade curvature is actually closer to Albert's.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 28th March 2026, 02:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,251
Posted By werecow
The website is frustratingly refusing to show me...

The website is frustratingly refusing to show me any images right now, but you should be able to find the shields here (https://collectie.wereldmuseum.nl/) by searching for "schild", and then in the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2026, 01:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,836
Posted By werecow
Alright, that seems sensible enough, thanks! ...

Alright, that seems sensible enough, thanks!

Also, let's cross-link to a couple of other threads for future navigability:

Bedouin? Saber (https://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=27568) ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2026, 01:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,826
Posted By werecow
Oh, but this...

Oh, but this (https://themalayartgallery.com/gallery/other-weapons/beladau-melayu-riau-ulu-tandok-0122/) looks pretty promising. Via google reverse image search:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2026, 01:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,826
Posted By werecow
I was about to guess based on the overall "feel"...

I was about to guess based on the overall "feel" of it that it might be from Indonesia but then I noticed I'm talking to Albert. :D I guess you would know better than I would. Sorry I can't be more...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 27th March 2026, 06:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,251
Posted By werecow
Ooh, nice, that's just down the road for me. Will...

Ooh, nice, that's just down the road for me. Will stop by sometime in the next couple of weeks.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2026, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,836
Posted By werecow
One more question. I want to stabilize this bit...

One more question. I want to stabilize this bit of horn that is sloughing off on the grip so that it doesn't get worse. I was thinking of just putting a few drops of glue in there to fill up that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2026, 12:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,836
Posted By werecow
Ah, I've come across that before as well I think....

Ah, I've come across that before as well I think. I will give it another look, thanks!



No worries. I go to a lot of expat social events and it sometimes takes months to learn people's names....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2026, 12:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,836
Posted By werecow
Yeah, I've actually been meaning to try out this...

Yeah, I've actually been meaning to try out this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhzNttK_-ko
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCltNiN_LGc

Might be a good candidate for it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th March 2026, 11:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,836
Posted By werecow
Thanks all! Nice to have that confirmed. I...

Thanks all! Nice to have that confirmed. I already soaked the very dried out grip in neatsfoot oil for a day but a large chunk has started to peel off, as you can see in the pictures. Not sure what I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th March 2026, 01:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,836
Posted By werecow
Question Bedoein sword?

Picked up this very worn sword for the price of a pizza and a half.

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It has the typical triple fullered blade you see on Moroccan nimcha and lots of other swords from...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2026, 12:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,192
Posted By werecow
Yeah in this case it looks like it would have...

Yeah in this case it looks like it would have been longer originally. But I guess I'm asking in the abstract, given what Ian said.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2026, 10:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,192
Posted By werecow
That does not seem very sturdy... Would a kris...

That does not seem very sturdy... Would a kris with a tang that short have had baca baca for reinforcement?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2026, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,340
Posted By werecow
Much like their smaller pesh-kabz cousins, Afghan...

Much like their smaller pesh-kabz cousins, Afghan Khyber knives usually have a T-section spine.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2026, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 24,277
Posted By werecow
Thanks Detlef. I'm still a bit weary but...

Thanks Detlef.

I'm still a bit weary but maybe I will work up the nerve one day. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2026, 04:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 24,277
Posted By werecow
BTW Detlef I would be interested in hearing how...

BTW Detlef I would be interested in hearing how you went about fastening that blade without damaging anything. I have one sword I kind of need to do that with but it is a silver hilted Yemeni saif...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2026, 10:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 24,277
Posted By werecow
They are definitely influenced by Indian basket...

They are definitely influenced by Indian basket hilts, and are often mistaken for them. There's one in the World Museum here in Leiden that is mislabeled as Indian.
I don't know how far back they...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2026, 02:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 24,277
Posted By werecow
I would say the steel parts of the grip and guard...

I would say the steel parts of the grip and guard (including langets) are highly standardized but not the rest of it (blade, pommel cap, cushion, decorative elements, scabbard).

I have two of...
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