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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th October 2014, 03:06 PM
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Views: 12,018
Posted By Shakethetrees
A good, acceptable, answer might be to just say...

A good, acceptable, answer might be to just say it is twentieth century, and if further focus is needed to call it pre war or post war.

WWII brought a lot of materials and outside exposure to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,058
Posted By Shakethetrees
I wonder if there's any hope it will make it to...

I wonder if there's any hope it will make it to the US!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st October 2014, 04:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,586
Posted By Shakethetrees
Could it be an old blade that has been remounted?...

Could it be an old blade that has been remounted?

As far as I can tell from the provided image, the blade looks a lot older than the mounts or scabbard.

I also thank you for posting, and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th October 2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 71,015
Posted By Shakethetrees
As I said in my initial posting when I put the...

As I said in my initial posting when I put the images of the pistol up, I plan on re posting this in its own thread.

It was only due to the illustration and the almost exact similarity to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th October 2014, 04:24 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 71,015
Posted By Shakethetrees
Since we seem to be drifting into a more general...

Since we seem to be drifting into a more general discussion, I would like to show a little piece that I've had for thirty years.

It's marked "Made by Rollin White for Smith and Wesson".

.22...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 42,692
Posted By Shakethetrees
This is based on the assumption that all oils are...

This is based on the assumption that all oils are alike. Yes, the short term benefits of enlivening the wood (horn, ivory,or what have you) for most oils are the same, but the point I'm trying to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2014, 02:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 42,692
Posted By Shakethetrees
The effects of this blackening might not be...

The effects of this blackening might not be noticeable for eighty to a hundred years later. Linseed oil does put a great finish on wood, or else we would not be having this discussion.

What I am...
Forum: European Armoury 13th October 2014, 02:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,248
Posted By Shakethetrees
You might almost have to find a copy of the...

You might almost have to find a copy of the manufacturer's catalogs to track this one down.i think all design work was probably done in house, so unless a catalog somehow turns up, you might just be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th October 2014, 08:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 42,692
Posted By Shakethetrees
I don't have any experience with olive oil, but...

I don't have any experience with olive oil, but the research done some years back and read to the Ameircan Institute for Conservation (conservation-us.com) showed that linseed oil, in time, blackens...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th October 2014, 03:55 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 71,015
Posted By Shakethetrees
As I recall, there are images to be found in the...

As I recall, there are images to be found in the W.O. Oldman catalog.

They are not sai, but basically iron or bronze bars or tapering straight form with sword like hilts.

I will have to locate...
Forum: European Armoury 11th October 2014, 01:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,248
Posted By Shakethetrees
Because of the way they are fitted up and the...

Because of the way they are fitted up and the overall "look", I would take a wild guess that they are either Dixon or, less likely, Sykes.

Compare the spouts side by side to known examples of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2014, 06:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,074
Posted By Shakethetrees
A progress report: the grip has been removed and...

A progress report: the grip has been removed and the scabbard throat repaired and the original MOP plaque remounted.

I used hide glue after a quick soak in hot water to elasticize the split. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2014, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,074
Posted By Shakethetrees
Thanks for the tips! My primary concern...

Thanks for the tips!

My primary concern right now is to determine exactly what the grip should look like-how many ferrules, any and what type of wrap gets laid down between the ferrules, how does...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2014, 04:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,074
Posted By Shakethetrees
Here's an update after hours of work! The...

Here's an update after hours of work!

The blade is more or less clean, small dings and chips were polished out, old glue residue removed.

The scabbard appears to be made of golden teak. Once I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2014, 04:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,074
Posted By Shakethetrees
Barong again!

Here are a few images of a barong that I pulled out, showing it before any cleaning was done.

I will add more pictures of the work I did in the last few days.

Any comments, pro or con are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2014, 04:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,739
Posted By Shakethetrees
Thanks, everyone for the comments! As a...

Thanks, everyone for the comments!

As a newbie in this field, every bit of help and insight is greatly appreciated!

I re-examined the pommel with a glass, and I don't see any evidence of any re...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2014, 03:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,330
Posted By Shakethetrees
Today I got a chance to show this piece to a...

Today I got a chance to show this piece to a friend who is a wood expert. He also grew up in Thailand and knows native, tropical woods like the back of his hand. His family was in the lumber business...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2014, 04:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,158
Posted By Shakethetrees
Simply put: were swerving into the territory of...

Simply put: were swerving into the territory of organic chemistry.

I'm sure there are ways to help old leather at the theoretical level under strict laboratory conditions.

Most of us out here...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2014, 06:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,330
Posted By Shakethetrees
One day when things get settled with me I would...

One day when things get settled with me I would be interested in the repair of the wranga and the ivory. I can take care of the rest.

Can you PM me with the details?

Thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,739
Posted By Shakethetrees
My first barong!

Good evening!

More unpacking today- after yesterday's treasure, I should quit while I'm ahead!

I had a little free time and did a little light cleaning to this one. Massive, hollow ground blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2014, 12:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,158
Posted By Shakethetrees
Lexol attempts to " feed" leather, as does...

Lexol attempts to " feed" leather, as does lanolin.

Stay away from all products that are not reversible.

Shoe polish or Renaissance Wax protects without chemically altering the stuff it's...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2014, 12:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,158
Posted By Shakethetrees
I was tiptoeing around the Lexol issue. This...

I was tiptoeing around the Lexol issue.

This was the exact stuff I used that first made me aware of the "feeding" problem!

A WWI Sam brown belt that needed a little TLC came my way. It was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th October 2014, 06:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,330
Posted By Shakethetrees
Restoration advice needed Moro? Kris

I know there are folks out there who can advise me on this gem!

I am not by any means an expert on keris and Philippine weapons, but I have had the good fortune to have acquired a few over the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th October 2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,866
Posted By Shakethetrees
Chinese pole arm guandao

This ancient guandao blade came from my former source in Tianjin about twenty years ago. As you can see, it's lacking it's haft and counterweight.

Hand forged with lots of evidence of layering...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th October 2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,470
Posted By Shakethetrees
Kau sin ke

Another one was unearthed in my great unpack!

An all iron flail Wushu weapon from the 19th century. I've seen a few others, but they are not worked and finished as nicely as this one.

This one...
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