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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2012, 04:47 PM
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Views: 26,473
Posted By mross
Intresting topic. From your pictures the middle...

Intresting topic. From your pictures the middle one is the one I would associate with the throwing spear and it seems that is the case. The bottom one is the one I always thought was the assegai. Is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,473
Posted By mross
Now I'm a bit confused. I thought the assegai was...

Now I'm a bit confused. I thought the assegai was a stabbing spear, ala Shaka, not a throwing spear?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th June 2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,233
Posted By mross
Thanks! That's cool. I never thought to do a...

Thanks! That's cool. I never thought to do a search on that. If it is this Co. it has some age to it. That would certainly account for the fact that the blade looks well made while the hande...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th June 2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,233
Posted By mross
Ebay win. Thoughts?

Hey all,
I won this on ebay;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160823735229?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Looks a little like a Chinese style. THe Viilage Blacksmith stamp is kinda...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th June 2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,398
Posted By mross
You are correct on the kukri.

You are correct on the kukri.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,029
Posted By mross
I think this thread with the recipe should be a...

I think this thread with the recipe should be a sticky
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 24,828
Posted By mross
I'm in favor of not messing with it. Here are...

I'm in favor of not messing with it. Here are some of my arguments;
1) From what the pics show the handle and wrap look well done.
2) There does appear to be some age to the rehilt, yes I know that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st June 2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,991
Posted By mross
I would not worry too much about academic...

I would not worry too much about academic standards. Just look at the number of mislabeled weapons in museums. The best standard I have seen is Oakeshott, and he was more learned collector than...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 33,793
Posted By mross
The smith's are in agreement with you on the...

The smith's are in agreement with you on the construction.

Here is the link.

http://forums.dfoggknives.com/index.php?showtopic=23350
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 33,793
Posted By mross
Sounds reasonable, that would be my guess. Since...

Sounds reasonable, that would be my guess. Since I'm not sure, if it's ok I can post the photos on one of my bladesmith site's and see what the guys who make this type of stuff think is going on. Or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st May 2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 33,793
Posted By mross
A weird color but looks like fold patterns to me.

A weird color but looks like fold patterns to me.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th May 2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,333
Posted By mross
Mostly the cutting edge depends on what the...

Mostly the cutting edge depends on what the target of the cut is, unprotected flesh, leather armour, chain mail, plate armour, etc. Of course then there is use factor as well, thrusters(rapier, small...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th May 2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 45,608
Posted By mross
The tip does look cut off and reprofiled. Wootz...

The tip does look cut off and reprofiled. Wootz is a possibility as I was thinking I saw evidence of a twist core in some of the photo's! Very intresting blade, should give you a good study. I'm...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 45,608
Posted By mross
Well I looked at the close up real closely and...

Well I looked at the close up real closely and could not be certain if it was metal over top or just accumulated dirt and such, which is way I asked. Why does a question to be certain bother you so...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 45,608
Posted By mross
Any chance that silver plate has a section that...

Any chance that silver plate has a section that goes under the ganja? If so it could be like a clamp to help hold the other section in place.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,078
Posted By mross
Looks like it could be a newer, but the...

Looks like it could be a newer, but the workmanship looks excellent making it a worthy addition to a collection regardless of age.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 45,608
Posted By mross
Does that center-panel go all the way through or...

Does that center-panel go all the way through or is it like an inlay?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th October 2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 28,636
Posted By mross
That is a monster of a blade. It looks almost to...

That is a monster of a blade. It looks almost to big to use. I have never seen anything like it until now. Very cool great thread.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st September 2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 27,025
Posted By mross
Looks cool very unique, I like it.

Looks cool very unique, I like it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 30,009
Posted By mross
It sure is a looker, but why the second edge?...

It sure is a looker, but why the second edge? That has me puzzled.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,225
Posted By mross
I was just watching this one as I think the crest...

I was just watching this one as I think the crest was broken and had been reworked as well. Nice blade, looked good in the photo's
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,612
Posted By mross
I'll second that.

I'll second that.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,940
Posted By mross
Blade shape to me does not look right.

Blade shape to me does not look right.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,556
Posted By mross
I'm guessing a barong handle fitted to another...

I'm guessing a barong handle fitted to another blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,138
Posted By mross
help IDing these for a friend

Hi all,
Can anybody help id'ing these for a friend on another list? Here was what was said about them.
"Attached are two photos of the two daggers. They measure ~ 8.3" for the blade and are ~ 13.5"...
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