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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2012, 01:09 PM
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Posted By Lew
What I find funny is that the pattern fades...

What I find funny is that the pattern fades towards the end near where the blade meets the hilt and there is a defined edge which could be some type of faux etch :shrug:? Could be shear steel or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th March 2012, 03:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,436
Posted By Lew
Ericlaude I checked your website and see...

Ericlaude

I checked your website and see that said khanjar is marked sold! It seems you only posted this piece to generate interest for the purpose of selling it on your website which is frowned...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,083
Posted By Lew
Maurice / VVV These types of personal ...

Maurice / VVV

These types of personal attacks on the open forum will not be tolerated! So keep it civil.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,180
Posted By Lew
This was what I was able to come up with that...

This was what I was able to come up with that corresponds with Lucien C. Berry's service in Southern Luzon.

MIGUEL C. MALVAR
(1865-1911) Revolutionary General

Malvar returned to the country in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,180
Posted By Lew
I guess it was whatever the local bladesmith had...

I guess it was whatever the local bladesmith had on hand at that time. It probably came from a small village shop :shrug: . The blade does seem less refined than the others of that period in time. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,180
Posted By Lew
Bump! I replaced the blurry pic with one...

Bump!

I replaced the blurry pic with one from my camera ;) .
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2012, 12:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,083
Posted By Lew
Hey Charles Found this link to a working...

Hey Charles

Found this link to a working type Borneo parang with a similar blade style.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8479&highlight=Borneo
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,180
Posted By Lew
Here is an updated pic after I cleaned up the...

Here is an updated pic after I cleaned up the blade And conditioned the scabbard.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,180
Posted By Lew
I found this on the web today. Lucien G Berry was...

I found this on the web today. Lucien G Berry was indeed stationed in Southern Luzon....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2012, 02:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,180
Posted By Lew
Will post pics tomorrow. All he supplied me with...

Will post pics tomorrow. All he supplied me with is that piece of paper :shrug:

Will email him and see what other proof he may have ;) :rolleyes:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,180
Posted By Lew
The dagger arrived today. So I gave it a mild...

The dagger arrived today. So I gave it a mild cleaning and it all looks good :). It's nice and solid with a kamagong hilt and a twelve inch blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,436
Posted By Lew
Ericlaude I hope you place it as a point of...

Ericlaude

I hope you place it as a point of interest and not for sale? :confused:

Lew
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2012, 06:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,394
Posted By Lew
What marks are we talking about here?

What marks are we talking about here?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 64,960
Posted By Lew
Ok let us stop this complete speculation on how...

Ok let us stop this complete speculation on how this knife is used. It is quite simple the blade is in upward position so that the natural momentum of the upward or straight thrust cuts into the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,164
Posted By Lew
Horse fights? :confused: I always thought...

Horse fights? :confused:

I always thought that the horse hoof/head motif was Ilocano?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,164
Posted By Lew
I found this variation on the ginunting that...

I found this variation on the ginunting that belongs to Steve for comparison :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,180
Posted By Lew
Just added pics :) The hilt looks like kamagong...

Just added pics :) The hilt looks like kamagong to me?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,180
Posted By Lew
Interesting Luzon Dagger?

Just picked this up on eBay. Seems like an older piece but from what era?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200719989000?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_720wt_922
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,405
Posted By Lew
David I personally never heard of this...

David

I personally never heard of this practice but maybe Jim can shed some light on this subject :shrug: .
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2012, 02:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,133
Posted By Lew
Dom Much appreciated. Thanks :)

Dom

Much appreciated.

Thanks
:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2012, 03:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,405
Posted By Lew
Edster The markings on the blade are a...

Edster

The markings on the blade are a variation of the battle of Omdurman/Khartoum This is definately that style dagger from the late 1890s through 1918 or there about. The workmanship and fine...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,341
Posted By Lew
Stan Can you post a pic of the top view...

Stan

Can you post a pic of the top view looking down at the spine of your knife please include the hilt in the photo.

Thanks

Lew
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,405
Posted By Lew
Flavio my friend that is one sweet arm dagger :)....

Flavio my friend that is one sweet arm dagger :). Very fine quality and as far as age goes I would say 1890s-1920 :cool:

Congrats

Lew
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th February 2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,341
Posted By Lew
Spiral Those Guam knives are current...

Spiral

Those Guam knives are current interpitatations of kukri style knives along with the original Guam Bowie/bolo knife. The one Stan shows an Indian influence in my opinion. Like I said it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th February 2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,164
Posted By Lew
Detlef It looks very similar to a ginuting...

Detlef

It looks very similar to a ginuting :confused:
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