Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2025, 01:01 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2025, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 4
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Tuareg short dagger
Another acquisition for me that I believe is Tuareg, or closely related. Very nicely crafted dagger, with a thick blade. Not sharpened but on the edges but has a sharp tip. The tip has been bent...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th April 2025, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 1
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Cut down tulwar
I just read rumpel9's great post on Indian swords, and wanted to post my only Indian sword. I acquired it from a dealer friend who said that it was a US soldier's bring back from Afghanistan. The...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th April 2025, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 17
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Here's a closer picture of the dragon head. It...
Here's a closer picture of the dragon head. It has mother of pearl inserts for the eyes. I also added a picture of the blade and the markings on the spine. The blade is not chisel grind, not like...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th April 2025, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 17
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Moro kampilan (?) Spanish American war era
I attended a militaria show this weekend and purchased this interesting Moro sword. The dealer is a friend who acquired this and other Moro bladed weapons that were brought back by US soldiers from...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th February 2025, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 31,014
Thanks for your responses! My friend, whom I...
Thanks for your responses! My friend, whom I have bought several ethnographic weapons from over time, is a rather excitable person. He was almost angry that I suggested that the curved blade knife...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th February 2025, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 31,014
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd February 2025, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 37,953
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th February 2025, 07:19 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th February 2025, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 7
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Filipino long sword info requested
I recently acquired this long sword at a military show. Supposedly a bring back from the Philippines. I believe it came from the Luzon region, with the leather scabbard. The hilt and guard are...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2025, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th December 2024, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,680
Borneo parang with file blade
I recently acquired this parang that appears to be from Borneo. I was intrigued by the blade, which looks to have been forged from an old, large file. The steel quality is good and it holds a nice...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th October 2024, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 5
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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...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st October 2024, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 15,416
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,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th September 2024, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 3
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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...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th April 2024, 02:14 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 12,986
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th April 2024, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 12,986
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,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th April 2024, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th February 2024, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 31,582
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...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th February 2024, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,595
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th February 2024, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,970
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th February 2024, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,970
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...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2024, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,595
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd January 2024, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,199
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...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th December 2023, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,317
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...
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