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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st July 2021, 03:48 PM
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Posted By kino
Makes sense, the Torogan that I'm referring to is...

Makes sense, the Torogan that I'm referring to is in Maranao territory.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2021, 07:29 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 618,118
Posted By kino
A Barung that has a similar pommel construction...

A Barung that has a similar pommel construction to IndioIra’s. The dovetailed crest reminds me of a Torogan’s panolong
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2021, 03:21 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 618,118
Posted By kino
Charles, that faceted hilt is uncommon, very...

Charles, that faceted hilt is uncommon, very nice. What’s even better is the scabbard, amazing wood grain. What’s on the reverse side of the scabbard?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th March 2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,672
Posted By kino
Here’s one similar to post #7. The plugs look to...

Here’s one similar to post #7. The plugs look to be rolled cotton fabric, some have the leather lanyards still attached.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2021, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,039
Posted By kino
Jose, I haven’t tested the bands. Could be...

Jose, I haven’t tested the bands. Could be copper, although it hasn’t been polished. I just gently cleaned the blade and the clamps with steel wool.

Ian, the sword fits into the scabbard, it was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2021, 07:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,039
Posted By kino
A silver pommel with silver inlaid blade Moro Kris

Sharing photos of my latest acquisition. The bottom of the ganya is embellished with a silver strip. Unpolished silver pommel. Fullered blade.
Anyone wants to hazard a guess on its age.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd February 2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,488
Posted By kino
I agree, it’s in good condition. I like the...

I agree, it’s in good condition.
I like the simple construction.
What animal is it from?
What purpose does the cutouts around the outer perimeter serve?

Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 21st February 2021, 01:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,565
Posted By kino
Sold.

The scabbards are sold.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2021, 12:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 53,514
Posted By kino
Drac2k, gorgeous Panabas’. First one I’ve seen...

Drac2k, gorgeous Panabas’. First one I’ve seen with a centipede / millipede.
Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2021, 07:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 53,514
Posted By kino
Sajen, what are the dimensions of your Panabas...

Sajen, what are the dimensions of your Panabas with the blue background?




Battara, where is this Panabas documented at, Cato’s book or Arts os Asia magazine?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2021, 07:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 53,514
Posted By kino
Here’s a couple more to add.

Here’s a couple more to add.
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 7th February 2021, 08:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,565
Posted By kino
For sale.. Keris Scabbards

Email for additional photos.

Price $45 each +mailing cost.

mandawe@outlook.com

Thanks.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th January 2021, 01:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,776
Posted By kino
No idea Rick. Several years ago I contacted...

No idea Rick. Several years ago I contacted Claremont College to inquire about the okirred Kampilan blade, since it has an acquisition number and the donors name, I thought I could at least get an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2021, 02:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,776
Posted By kino
Another Kampilan to share. Published in Arts...

Another Kampilan to share.

Published in Arts of Asia Jan.-Feb. ‘91
Forum: Swap Forum 26th January 2021, 01:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,201
Posted By kino
Thai work knife for sale

Selling a Knife that was collected in the late 70’s in Thailand from a Mahout.
One piece construction with the hilt being hollow. Knife is accompanied with a scabbard. The scabbard is in good...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th January 2021, 02:45 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 618,118
Posted By kino
(somewhere) could be “Moro” 2nd line, 1st...

(somewhere) could be “Moro”

2nd line, 1st word crossed out “Sul”, as in Sulu, 2nd word looks like “Island”
3rd word, the last 4 letters looks like”jolo”
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2021, 02:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,776
Posted By kino
Hi Xas, I don’t believe that it’s BangsaMoro. I...

Hi Xas, I don’t believe that it’s BangsaMoro. I haven’t seen others prior to this. Might you have photos of others?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2021, 06:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,776
Posted By kino
Here’s a couple.

Here’s a couple.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd November 2020, 12:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,662
Posted By kino
Thank you Ren Ren. The second character that...

Thank you Ren Ren.

The second character that you speak of “rou”, could be loosely interpreted as “hand forged”.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2020, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,662
Posted By kino
Chinese? Calligraphy.

Does it make any sense? Someone said it means “good”, “correct”, but others said it didn’t make any sense.
The bottom one that’s etched, seems too elaborate to mean nothing.

Thanks.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2020, 10:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,404
Posted By kino
Winter BDU in the southern Philippines consists...

Winter BDU in the southern Philippines consists of an extra cotton shirt under the Malong, at night. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,233
Posted By kino
Once used does Nital have to be discarded or can...

Once used does Nital have to be discarded or can it be re-used?
Does it’s potency wanes with each use?
Can it be safely poured down the sink to dispose?
I suppose I can look up the MSDS for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2020, 06:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,498
Posted By kino
The view from my monitor, to me the blade looks...

The view from my monitor, to me the blade looks like it has shallow waves.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2020, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,053
Posted By kino
Thanks Ian. I was adviced with the same...

Thanks Ian.
I was adviced with the same information. We probably share the same source.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st September 2020, 12:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,053
Posted By kino
Thanks you for moving it David. Kai, I...

Thanks you for moving it David.

Kai, I thought Visayas because the blade profile was somewhat like a
Garab, but....not quite.

Ian, the blade does have a chisel grind.


Does the...
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