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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2024, 07:27 PM
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Posted By Panhead572
Tim - it does look like a mix of those two...

Tim - it does look like a mix of those two styles.

Thanks for posting these pictures.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th September 2024, 11:57 PM
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Posted By Panhead572
Another one with slim blade....

Found another one in my collection with a slim blade but traditional Tuareg hilt & scabbard.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th September 2024, 12:13 PM
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Views: 26,979
Posted By Panhead572
Pictures of entire sword. Hilt length = 10...

Pictures of entire sword.

Hilt length = 10 inches (25.4 cm)
Blade length = 34 inches (86.36 cm)
Total length = 44 inches (111.76 cm)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th September 2024, 12:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 26,979
Posted By Panhead572
The blade starts out at 7/8” wide and tapers...

The blade starts out at 7/8” wide and tapers slightly towards the end and is about 34” long.

I’ll try to take some pictures of the whole blade tomorrow.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 53,723
Posted By Panhead572
Before I retired a few years ago I had a job that...

Before I retired a few years ago I had a job that allowed me to travel all over the world. I tried to pick up a knife or sword wherever I went, and in some cases received them as gifts from business...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 26,979
Posted By Panhead572
Unusual Takouba or Something Else?

I worked in Niger in the 1980’s and became interested in Tuareg artifacts, especially their knives and swords. Most of the swords I collected resemble the ones I see posted on this forum, however,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2024, 12:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 53,723
Posted By Panhead572
Better pictures of the blade.

Better pictures of the blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th September 2024, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 53,723
Posted By Panhead572
Not bad news, I’m just trying to identify it. ...

Not bad news, I’m just trying to identify it. Approximately when do you think it was made, and is this hilt style common for modern Indian daggers?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th September 2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 53,723
Posted By Panhead572
Indian Dagger (possibly Mughal) for Comment

I picked up this dagger years ago on a visit to India. The straight, double-edged blade appears similar to images I have found online of Mughal era “Khanjar” style daggers, however, none of these...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th September 2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,754
Posted By Panhead572
Thanks for identifying the Dhapur and Pamor as...

Thanks for identifying the Dhapur and Pamor as well as providing a detailed explanation of the use of 2 Pamors on a single Keris.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th September 2024, 10:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,754
Posted By Panhead572
More photos

More photos
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th September 2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,754
Posted By Panhead572
A few more pictures.

A few more pictures to help identify Pamor.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th September 2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,754
Posted By Panhead572
Dhapur and Pamor Identification Request

I just joined this forum and this is my first post.

I own a Keris that was given to me by a business associate during a visit to Indonesia years ago and would appreciate any opinions as to the...
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