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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2018, 02:31 PM
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Views: 11,952
Posted By RSWORD
Thanks for the feedback so far. We have a...

Thanks for the feedback so far. We have a consensus that is definitely leading us in a particular direction. Will post the reference I found on this piece as soon as I can relocate it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 24,163
Posted By RSWORD
Thanks for the feedback so far and yes my...

Thanks for the feedback so far and yes my photography skills leave a bit to be desired.

Tim,

When I first seen this club it was listed as Native American but I thought initially it might be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2018, 11:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,952
Posted By RSWORD
Club trivia! Second example! Take a guess!

Here is your second quiz. I think I have found an ID for this one but let’s see what you guys think. Feel free to ask clarifying questions. This example is about 29” long.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 24,163
Posted By RSWORD
Club Trivia. Have a guess!

Someone, Colin I think, stated he wished there were more posts on clubs. I agree! I thought it would be fun to post a couple of unusual examples from time to time and let everyone have a guess. In...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th May 2018, 11:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,431
Posted By RSWORD
Unusual Keris with Arabic inscription on scabbard. Translation assistance requested.

This is an unusual and interesting Keris. The handle appears to be either bronze or brass or some alloy of the two. The metal has a fairly dark patina to the front while the back has been cleaned...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th May 2018, 10:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,557
Posted By RSWORD
Looking for Arabic translation on Keris handle and scabbard

Hello. Would anyone be able to help translate an Arabic inscription on a keris scabbard? I see Allah on the handle but can’t make out the other ones there and nothing on the scabbard. Thanks for...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 13th May 2018, 09:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,433
Posted By RSWORD
Seems a mismatched set to me. Why have brass...

Seems a mismatched set to me. Why have brass handles and silver scabbard?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2018, 01:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,273
Posted By RSWORD
A good number of these have nice wootz blades. ...

A good number of these have nice wootz blades. Worth a close look or etch to see.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2018, 10:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 28,586
Posted By RSWORD
Charles S and I will be there at L29. Please...

Charles S and I will be there at L29. Please stop by and say hello.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th February 2018, 02:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,911
Posted By RSWORD
Thank you for the feedback.

Thank you for the feedback.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th February 2018, 02:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,918
Posted By RSWORD
Thank you for the comments.

Thank you for the comments.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th February 2018, 09:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,918
Posted By RSWORD
Additional pictures of the detailed carving on...

Additional pictures of the detailed carving on the handle.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th February 2018, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,918
Posted By RSWORD
Keris to share

I was drawn to the handle on this keris. It has a lovely reddish hue that old wood gets from many, many years. I also like the big beefy blade.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th February 2018, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,911
Posted By RSWORD
Is this an example of Gustav’s element

Please forgive me for the reference to Gustav’s element but that is the terminology used in a lengthy thread sometime ago. Was wondering if this KERIS exhibits the same features as the early keris...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2018, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,110
Posted By RSWORD
Perhaps a close up picture of the inscriptions...

Perhaps a close up picture of the inscriptions and a translation would shed some light on these pieces.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th January 2018, 02:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,885
Posted By RSWORD
Nothing new about this piece. The blade is...

Nothing new about this piece. The blade is definitely wootz. The spots where the pattern is gone is where the edges were probably heat treated and not perfectly controlled causing the pattern to...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th November 2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 48,124
Posted By RSWORD
Example 4. Comments welcomed on the 4. Thanks!

Example 4. Comments welcomed on the 4. Thanks!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th November 2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 48,124
Posted By RSWORD
Example 3

Example 3
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th November 2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 48,124
Posted By RSWORD
Example 2

Example 2
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th November 2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 48,124
Posted By RSWORD
Since David asked to share examples I will share...

Since David asked to share examples I will share 4 from my collection.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2017, 07:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,610
Posted By RSWORD
If you are going to dub the blade "50 shades of...

If you are going to dub the blade "50 shades of gray" perhaps you should blindfold the lion to bring it all in line! :D

In all seriousness this is a very lovely sword. The lion head looks very...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd July 2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,337
Posted By RSWORD
Thank you Alan for the feedback and information. ...

Thank you Alan for the feedback and information. Have made a note about the proper spelling for pelet.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd July 2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,337
Posted By RSWORD
When I say beefy I am referring both to the...

When I say beefy I am referring both to the length and the weight.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st July 2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,337
Posted By RSWORD
The pictures did not post in the order I wanted...

The pictures did not post in the order I wanted them to but there are two if each blade and I think you can piece them together.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st July 2017, 07:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,337
Posted By RSWORD
Here are some close up shots of the blades. ...

Here are some close up shots of the blades.

1). Very thick, heavier than other two and seems to have some real age to it.

2). Beefy blade with very fine pamor. The pattern is bold and active...
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