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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th February 2021, 06:58 PM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
Thanks again Jim , I like the idea of the...

Thanks again Jim , I like the idea of the occurrence of an atavistically inspired weapon.
Thanks for all the great info and photos also . I find the large round form in the center of the grip of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2021, 04:20 PM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
shayde 78 thank you for the commendations, this...

shayde 78 thank you for the commendations, this forum has class, I will try not to mess it up too much,
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2021, 01:30 PM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
Duccio sorry if I jumped to conclusions. It is...

Duccio sorry if I jumped to conclusions. It is not possible to tell if a comment is intended as a joke.. Thank you for clarifying. And for Sharing the Proverb.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2021, 01:10 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
Shayde78 thank you for your support, id like to...

Shayde78 thank you for your support, id like to hear what others say about my interpretation of the roosters influence on weapons. there is still a lot I have to say about it...

Tim Simmons,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2021, 01:37 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
My theory in notes..

My theory in notes..
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2021, 01:37 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
images for thought

images for thought
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2021, 01:33 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
more photos...

more photos...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2021, 01:31 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
more photos ..

more photos ..
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2021, 01:28 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
more photos

more photos
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2021, 01:27 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
African sword, Unusual Handle, Akokonan? or?

I recently Acquired this sword, I have since discovered It was on the forum previously, I have a theory on the Handle some may find interesting. I am open to hear any further ideas or alternate...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd February 2021, 05:34 PM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
The interpretation of these is so highly...

The interpretation of these is so highly subjective and deeply arcane that few wish to enter these areas.,, I do like to, even if its just for fun...

Thanks for sharing you sword Kronckew I find...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2021, 06:29 PM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
Jim, The S'boula you posted with the Eyes on the...

Jim, The S'boula you posted with the Eyes on the handle is very nice, the Scabbard also has very similar symbols to mine.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2021, 06:22 PM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
Thanks, Tvv for the encouragement in thinking the...

Thanks, Tvv for the encouragement in thinking the symbols have meaning.
Thank you Jim for Putting together all this great knowledge. I am still interested and researching these triple fuller blades...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2021, 02:47 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
I would like to elaborate a little more on my...

I would like to elaborate a little more on my interpretation of the markings on the blade,

first the cutting symbol,, nowadays we use scissors and we cut on the segmented line, in snipping...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2021, 02:28 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
Kronckew, I agree with you,

Kronckew, I agree with you,
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2021, 01:45 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
I find the Nimchas extra forward facing quillons...

I find the Nimchas extra forward facing quillons remind me more of portuguese crab swords, then arab sabres. my opinion.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2021, 01:35 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
Very Cool Info Thanks Jim, So maybe all Nimchas...

Very Cool Info Thanks Jim,
So maybe all Nimchas Are "Arab" saifs, but all Arab saifs are not Nimchas?
That one sword you posted with the Karabela Cross gaurd and wood Handle also more Karabela...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2021, 02:27 PM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
here is the peice of metal on the scabbard after...

here is the peice of metal on the scabbard after i cleaned it.

it is very similar to many Berber symbols, some for protection against the evil eye.

the symbol on the blade, the squiggly line, ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2021, 02:13 PM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
Nice Sword Jim, Gold embellishment near the...

Nice Sword Jim, Gold embellishment near the hilt? i have seen others done with gold or silver. I was curious if my sword was missing that small piece, maybe someone sold it for scrap if it ever had...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2021, 01:27 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
thanks for more input, Those are very nice...

thanks for more input, Those are very nice swords, TVV, with what looks like Rhino , prestige prizes i would think, while my sword appears less fancy to put it nicely, which makes me think maybe the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2021, 07:09 PM
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Views: 28,099
Posted By JoeCanada42
thanks TVV & Kubur , I did see many Nimchas on...

thanks TVV & Kubur , I did see many Nimchas on this forum, even the thread with the many Nimchas in the museum. there was a flyssa sold recently by the same person i acquired my Nimcha from, and the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2021, 04:06 PM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
has anyone ever seen one of the nimchas made en...

has anyone ever seen one of the nimchas made en mass for the siege of Malta?
this sword seems made more for function than for show like some fancy adorned nimchas.

i also get the interpretation...
Forum: European Armoury 5th February 2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,017
Posted By JoeCanada42
Thank you Hotspur, Very Informative, I looked at...

Thank you Hotspur, Very Informative, I looked at the Swords you Mentioned. I do see the same blade, very cool. Great history aswell thanks.
Forum: European Armoury 2nd February 2021, 06:41 PM
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Views: 15,017
Posted By JoeCanada42
Thanks again Jim, I will try to contact them, I...

Thanks again Jim, I will try to contact them, I will update the thread when i learn more.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 28,099
Posted By JoeCanada42
Could the blade also be locally forged in the...

Could the blade also be locally forged in the Maghreb/ morocco, or an imported blade?
the fullers look wonky...

and the quillon is definitely the most primitive ive seen on a nimcha, gots a cool...
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