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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2010, 02:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,139
Posted By Ferguson
A $405 Gunong?

This piece just ended on Ebay....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th December 2010, 06:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 24,083
Posted By Ferguson
Beautiful piece and nice job so far! A very...

Beautiful piece and nice job so far! A very worthy project.
Steve
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2010, 12:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,084
Posted By Ferguson
Here is a place that I have bought from. ...

Here is a place that I have bought from.

http://www.royalwoodltd.com/cat03-04r.htm

And here is a tutorial on braiding the rings.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd November 2010, 03:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,054
Posted By Ferguson
To further confuse things, the first HMS Maori...

To further confuse things, the first HMS Maori was launched in 1909. Their ships motto was the same phrase. Have no idea about the St. Laurence Northfield connection, if there is one. :)

Steve
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th November 2010, 09:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,480
Posted By Ferguson
Good morning Robert. I bid a small amount on...

Good morning Robert.
I bid a small amount on that one too. Glad you got it. I was intrigued by the blade shape as well. Nothing I have ever seen before. Not too aesthetically pleasing to the eye,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 25,386
Posted By Ferguson
Robert, that's beautiful. It would be great if...

Robert, that's beautiful.
It would be great if we could find somewhere a comprehensive listing of Katipunan officers.

Steve
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2010, 11:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,059
Posted By Ferguson
Yes, wootz. Congratulations! :) Don't you just...

Yes, wootz. Congratulations! :)
Don't you just love a bargain?

Steve
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th September 2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,618
Posted By Ferguson
Sometimes the contrast is just not there. It's a...

Sometimes the contrast is just not there. It's a beautiful blade though.
Steve
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2010, 01:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,618
Posted By Ferguson
Tim, Ferric Chloride is available on Ebay in...

Tim,
Ferric Chloride is available on Ebay in the UK. If you have any shops that cater to electronic enthusiasts, it might be available there. It is used to etch the copper off of printed circuit...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th September 2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,618
Posted By Ferguson
What Sajen and Lew said are correct. Here is the...

What Sajen and Lew said are correct. Here is the procedure that I use.
Steve

Please understand that there are as many methods to etch blades as there are people that do it. Do a search on etching...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,874
Posted By Ferguson
A lovely piece! Steve

A lovely piece!
Steve
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th August 2010, 02:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,855
Posted By Ferguson
That's an odd one. Can't wait to find out what it...

That's an odd one. Can't wait to find out what it is.
Steve
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2010, 02:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,910
Posted By Ferguson
Thanks guys. I was wondering if I was missing...

Thanks guys. I was wondering if I was missing something. I've a couple with 9 luks (if I'm counting correctly)

Steve
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2010, 03:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,544
Posted By Ferguson
Mark, that is just great! Steve

Mark, that is just great!
Steve
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2010, 03:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,910
Posted By Ferguson
Expensive Gunong

Wow.
This one just ended on Ebay for $335. I have a few nice Gunong, but never dreamed one would sell for this. Your thoughts?
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th August 2010, 03:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,879
Posted By Ferguson
Even though it's not jade, I'm extremely happy...

Even though it's not jade, I'm extremely happy with the knife. Though I can scratch the stone (with a very sharp, very hard S30V blade) it is pretty hard. It has survived all these years with no...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th August 2010, 03:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,119
Posted By Ferguson
Thank you gentelmen! David, Your thread made...

Thank you gentelmen!

David, Your thread made me want one. :D

Steve
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th August 2010, 01:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,879
Posted By Ferguson
Just tried the stone at the bolster. It can...

Just tried the stone at the bolster. It can scratch too.

Steve
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th August 2010, 12:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,879
Posted By Ferguson
I can scratch it. Probably serpentine. ...

I can scratch it. Probably serpentine.

Here's a pic of Bowenite Serpentine from wikipedia. Looks a lot like mine.
Thanks gentlemen!
Steve
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2010, 10:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,879
Posted By Ferguson
A stone handled Pesh Kabz

From India. Green stone hilt. Artzi had some listed as made late 19th or 20th century for sale to European travelers. Good quality monosteel blade and nice workmanship. I'd love to know what the hilt...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2010, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,119
Posted By Ferguson
A Bagobo Sangi for comments

A Bagobo Sangi I think. Nice condition with a laminated blade and pretty wood. Scabbard is coated with a resin. Any additional observations or information appreciated!
Steve
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st July 2010, 01:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,133
Posted By Ferguson
Sweet! Steve

Sweet!
Steve
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st July 2010, 01:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,972
Posted By Ferguson
Thank you gentlemen! Steve

Thank you gentlemen!
Steve
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th July 2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,573
Posted By Ferguson
I've had wootz blades that didn't respond well to...

I've had wootz blades that didn't respond well to FeCl. They used nitric in the past I think. I've never used it. Very dangerous stuff.

Steve
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th July 2010, 07:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,972
Posted By Ferguson
A kris, and a gunong

It's been a while since I had anything new to share. Here is my latest. The kris is 28" overall with a 23 3/4" blade. The baca baca is iron or steel, and the hilt needs some wrapping. The gunong has...
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