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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st June 2017, 04:30 PM
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Posted By estcrh
Not just a "kukri" shaped blade, it is an Indian...

Not just a "kukri" shaped blade, it is an Indian kukri, nice example, I have not seen this type of handle on a kukri, the same type of work usually seen on Indian daggers.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st June 2017, 04:14 PM
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Posted By estcrh
These are good examples of the two types I...

These are good examples of the two types I mentioned, one with ivory hilt and wootz, the other with horn and not wootz.

The family of daggers known as Tiger Teeth are coming from North India, They...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st June 2017, 12:08 AM
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Posted By estcrh
From what I have observed there are two types of...

From what I have observed there are two types of Indian tiger tooth jambiya, and they are a type of jambiya....one type has a thick blade and the tang is also thick. The other type is a much less...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th June 2017, 11:37 PM
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Views: 10,253
Posted By estcrh
Oliver, noted and changed.

Oliver, noted and changed.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th June 2017, 06:52 PM
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Views: 10,253
Posted By estcrh
Warrior helmet Lotuko / Luntu - Sudan Plant...

Warrior helmet Lotuko / Luntu - Sudan Plant fibers - earth - brass - ostrich feathers H .: 33 cm - Diam .: 20 cm Warrior helmet helmet whose brass plates ensure effective protection. Beautiful...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th June 2017, 10:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 30,936
Posted By estcrh
A possibility, but I do not believe that I have...

A possibility, but I do not believe that I have seen a saddle holster for an Indo-Persian blunderbuss so far, maybe someone else has.

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th June 2017, 08:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 30,936
Posted By estcrh
I also have thought about that, why would there...

I also have thought about that, why would there not be some way to hold these types secure as in the examples below.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th June 2017, 09:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,147
Posted By estcrh
I have two ubu (uncut) kikuchi yari, both are...

I have two ubu (uncut) kikuchi yari, both are mounted, one has a long tang, the other does not. With so few known uncut examples it is hard to know what was "typical".

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,943
Posted By estcrh
The name game, is it a separate form which needs...

The name game, is it a separate form which needs it own name (like choora)? Did Terri do what some people accuse others of doing, which is simply picking a native name and applying it, not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2016, 12:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,639
Posted By estcrh
A date means absolutely nothing, if someone adds...

A date means absolutely nothing, if someone adds the date 1822 into a newly made dagger does this make it old? I see no signs of age, in my opinion this is newly made.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th September 2016, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,460
Posted By estcrh
That looks much better, you can find replacement...

That looks much better, you can find replacement rivets online.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th September 2016, 03:34 PM
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Views: 7,005
Posted By estcrh
The text version is a bit easier to read. Some...

The text version is a bit easier to read. Some really fascinating information.
https://archive.org/stream/goldenbookofindi00lethuoft/goldenbookofindi00lethuoft_djvu.txt
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th September 2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,005
Posted By estcrh
I believe you can find a copy here that can be...

I believe you can find a copy here that can be read online.

https://archive.org/details/goldenbookofindi00lethuoft
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th September 2016, 01:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,460
Posted By estcrh
Below are some illustrations of various multi...

Below are some illustrations of various multi plate kabuto shapes, you can see which one most closely matches your kabuto.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th September 2016, 01:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,460
Posted By estcrh
You have a 32 ken (plate), tetsusabji (russet...

You have a 32 ken (plate), tetsusabji (russet iron), suji bachi (raised ridges / ribs) kabuto (helmet) with what appears to me to be a kuro usushi (black lacquer), tetsu (iron), ichimanjû shikoro...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2016, 03:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,394
Posted By estcrh
I do not agree at all, except for private...

I do not agree at all, except for private collections which receive no public funds museums are custodians of the items that have in their collections. Many museums have so many items that they do...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,394
Posted By estcrh
Here is a perfect example, a very rare pair of...

Here is a perfect example, a very rare pair of Indian armored shoes, so badly photographed that you can hardly see any details, there is no excuse for this, I can take a better photo with a cell...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,394
Posted By estcrh
This museum has a lot of rare examples of weapons...

This museum has a lot of rare examples of weapons and armor but their images are for the most part really horrible, how hard it it to properly photograph an item even if you can not correctly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,881
Posted By estcrh
I agree with that!!!

I agree with that!!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2016, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,145
Posted By estcrh
Thanks Oliver, this may explain why I have never...

Thanks Oliver, this may explain why I have never seen another with the exact same elements as this one, so if not Circassian who would made / used this type.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2016, 06:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,769
Posted By estcrh
Having been to the Philippines many times I feel...

Having been to the Philippines many times I feel that this was probably made in the same region (Mindanao) as the originals. Probably made by someone who has some knowledge of the local use of these...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2016, 01:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,884
Posted By estcrh
Beautiful example, it makes mine run and hide in...

Beautiful example, it makes mine run and hide in shame!!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2016, 01:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,145
Posted By estcrh
And other kindjal

I have been looking for a similar one for awhile, any ideas as to its origin etc, I am assuming it is Circassian / Caucasian, thanks.

Silver niello rivets on the front of the hilt, the scabbard...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2016, 02:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 36,906
Posted By estcrh
Are you suggesting that the Sri Lankan spear...

Are you suggesting that the Sri Lankan spear takes its from from the European Partisan??
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 36,906
Posted By estcrh
And what data did they use??

And what data did they use??
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