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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2006, 07:58 AM
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Views: 9,165
Posted By Yannis
You can clean the blade with an oil against rust,...

You can clean the blade with an oil against rust, like WD40. Put some on, leave it few minutes, sweep it with a cloth, repeat it if it is nessasery. It is difficult to tell how old a takuba is. There...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2006, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,438
Posted By Yannis
Thank you Ariel. I didnt know this 2 color mode....

Thank you Ariel. I didnt know this 2 color mode. The most antique shaskas you see these days they have replaced leather. I like very much the detail of the pommel with this niello work.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2006, 11:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,438
Posted By Yannis
I dont understand this 2 color leather. Is it...

I dont understand this 2 color leather. Is it possible, the black leather to be later? Also, something is missing in the center of scabbard or it is the shrinkage from the age?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2006, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,165
Posted By Yannis
It is a takuba, yes. I have the idea that the tip...

It is a takuba, yes. I have the idea that the tip of the scabbard is missing ???? I strongly suggest some oil. Are there any marks on the blade?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th January 2006, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,304
Posted By Yannis
Radu This is not wootz, it is a modern damascus...

Radu
This is not wootz, it is a modern damascus that is pretty but not hold sharp edge. I have seen these pieces all around, they dont worth anything more than decoration items.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th January 2006, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,349
Posted By Yannis
This one is very new, machine made piece. You can...

This one is very new, machine made piece. You can buy it for few dollars in the roads of Tbilisi.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2006, 07:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,519
Posted By Yannis
We have talk about them few years ago. These...

We have talk about them few years ago. These swords are still in production as Kubachi silverwork. Is supposed that they are made with the old excellent techniques, but there is a big difference. It...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2005, 11:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,508
Posted By Yannis
Kala Christougenna ki eftihismenos o kainourgios...

Kala Christougenna ki eftihismenos o kainourgios hronos :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2005, 09:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,431
Posted By Yannis
Fascinating thread! After all these years of...

Fascinating thread! After all these years of discussing ethnographic blades we come back to the core. What is wootz and what is not. I am not an expert on the subject but my humble opinions are:
The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2005, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,996
Posted By Yannis
A sticky tread titled "what to avoid" needs...

A sticky tread titled "what to avoid" needs hundreds of pages and thousands of photos. An Ebay search on the word “sword” is apocalyptic. 99.5% of the results are to avoid. The only way we have to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2005, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,231
Posted By Yannis
This joke is old :D

This joke is old :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th December 2005, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,231
Posted By Yannis
It looks like an ottoman bichaq of 19th century....

It looks like an ottoman bichaq of 19th century. I was close to bid on it very high. BUT the photos are not good at all and the seller didn’t answer to my questions so I let it pass. I was very...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th December 2005, 02:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,069
Posted By Yannis
Battara Thank you for your help. Your knowledge...

Battara
Thank you for your help. Your knowledge about materials and craftsmanship is an asset in this forum. The pictures here are before cleaning the dagger. After the cleaning all the decoration...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2005, 06:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,020
Posted By Yannis
It is not mine Tim. It belongs to Artzi's...

It is not mine Tim. It belongs to Artzi's personal collection and I suppose it will stay there for long. :D

You did a good score with this piece. They are rare.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2005, 06:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,069
Posted By Yannis
It is funny. I feel disappointment because we...

It is funny. I feel disappointment because we didn’t found any other piece with this kind of artwok. In the other hand I admit the sin of pride of a collector who has something rather unique. Dear...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2005, 06:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,020
Posted By Yannis
I agree with Carlos. Here is a similar but more...

I agree with Carlos. Here is a similar but more elaborate example from Oriental Arms
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2005, 10:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,359
Posted By Yannis
It reminds me Bosnian knife.

It reminds me Bosnian knife.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2005, 09:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,069
Posted By Yannis
Thank you for your help. I need it because I...

Thank you for your help. I need it because I maybe live in illusions. As you say Indopersian is the obvious. But the bolster is very Ottoman (like yataghans), the hilt shape (one piece round and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2005, 05:30 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 61,206
Posted By Yannis
I remember now a very wild sniping few months...

I remember now a very wild sniping few months ago. A fine 16th century sword got more than $10000 dollars the last minute to close in $22000. The buyer is a member of the forum and a profesional...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2005, 05:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,069
Posted By Yannis
Hi Tim, Cooper is better word than brass. I...

Hi Tim,
Cooper is better word than brass. I always mix up brass, bronze, cooper. I know the difference but I still make the mistake. Zinc? I am not sure, probably yes.

Indo Persian you say....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2005, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,069
Posted By Yannis
A paradise hilt

I had not seen something like this before I bought it. I think you will find it interesting. I will try to describe it.

Hilt and bolster look like are solid steel, so the knife is very heavy. All...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2005, 05:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 61,206
Posted By Yannis
Very good thread I know the Ebay id for very...

Very good thread

I know the Ebay id for very few members of the forum. Except one or two persons that I have a more close relation I have no problem to bid against the others or even snipe them....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2005, 06:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 33,460
Posted By Yannis
Eftihis Your piece is exelent but it is not...

Eftihis
Your piece is exelent but it is not exactly what I had in my mind. You know the ones with half circle hilt. This is the same family but more western as you say.
Forum: Swap Forum 5th December 2005, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,854
Posted By Yannis
It is in Ebay now with low price and no reserve....

It is in Ebay now with low price and no reserve. You will spot it easy if you like. Thank you for interest and good luck... to me :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2005, 03:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 33,460
Posted By Yannis
There are some special features in this Greek and...

There are some special features in this Greek and Bulgarian knife that make the difference. (a) The hilt is very thin and like half circle. (b) The blade is very wide, often with flowers etching and...
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