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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2010, 12:48 PM
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Posted By tom hyle
how reminiscent of statues from Anuhuac (central...

how reminiscent of statues from Anuhuac (central America/Mexico)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2010, 12:45 PM
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Views: 4,646
Posted By tom hyle
Wow, so jealous! Lovely and definitely a...

Wow, so jealous! Lovely and definitely a kastane. Fully native blade 18th? No imported European "junk" here :D Is that a double-edged blade?!
Congrats!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2010, 12:33 PM
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Views: 79,424
Posted By tom hyle
Well, I will read this whole thread, but my...

Well, I will read this whole thread, but my initial thought is that what official sources or leaders say about what soldiers actually do in any army in any time is close to useless/meaningless...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2010, 12:24 PM
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Views: 14,049
Posted By tom hyle
Wow! Go, Kronckew!

Wow! Go, Kronckew!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2010, 12:21 PM
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Views: 13,385
Posted By tom hyle
BTW, I like when Moro sheaths are together with...

BTW, I like when Moro sheaths are together with pegs; it's a bit unusual to other cultures, even in the region.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2010, 12:18 PM
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Views: 13,385
Posted By tom hyle
Migueldiaz, what is the cross-section like on...

Migueldiaz, what is the cross-section like on your sword? Is that a "shandigan" blade with a thickened reinforced cutting edge?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2010, 12:16 PM
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Views: 13,385
Posted By tom hyle
Battara, Can you bring over pictures of mine from...

Battara, Can you bring over pictures of mine from ebay? Will anyone do this for us? I don't know how.
IMHO there is no such thing as a barong or kris handle as such. There is a cockatoo handle...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2010, 05:37 AM
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Views: 13,385
Posted By tom hyle
ebay #370390711941

ebay #370390711941
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2010, 05:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,385
Posted By tom hyle
I just picked one up with a hoof-shaped handle. ...

I just picked one up with a hoof-shaped handle. Ebay number will be provided when I get to it.....Sheath on mine is in style of kris sundang.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2010, 07:20 PM
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Views: 16,873
Posted By tom hyle
Japan, most obviously. European and Afrasian...

Japan, most obviously. European and Afrasian cultures seem to often have edge-up carry as an occasional option, often seeming idiosincratic, but IMHO an ancient an long enduring but just rarely...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2010, 02:29 PM
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Views: 14,049
Posted By tom hyle
yeah, there's a third name, too, but it's not...

yeah, there's a third name, too, but it's not coming to me old beaten coconut.
Of course they make excellent weapons of resort, as do (famously) belaying pins.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2010, 10:26 AM
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Views: 14,049
Posted By tom hyle
What is the wood? ("I'm always looking for a...

What is the wood? ("I'm always looking for a nice piece of Ash," I once said, meaning no joke, while examining a ball-bat at a garage sale; when men laughed, then I saw my unintended punniness.....)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,049
Posted By tom hyle
It sure looks like a big fid with a magic arm,...

It sure looks like a big fid with a magic arm, though my first thought had been "pestle" Belaying pins do tend to taper and employ the principle of the wedge though.

Is the cross-section round? ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,898
Posted By tom hyle
From what I read, bayonets were originally...

From what I read, bayonets were originally hunting weapons, rather than for intraspecie violence.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,898
Posted By tom hyle
Spider of War, oh wait; that's my title; I don't understand titling these replies....

:D :D Yatagan bayonets are actually pretty traditional for old-school 18th or earlier 19th (here's the trick) salawar yatagans. Before they became so wide-based, they already had the double curve....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th April 2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 31,942
Posted By tom hyle
beautiful

You've done very nicely for this blade. If you make it a handle and sheath it will be happy; ready to live.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd April 2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,917
Posted By tom hyle
I think this may be some sort of staff used by...

I think this may be some sort of staff used by herdsmen.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd April 2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,340
Posted By tom hyle
The large round mark seems to be hotstruck, while...

The large round mark seems to be hotstruck, while the rest seems to have been engraved cold? This is reminiscent of Mexican fighting machetes and bowies, where the maker's mark is struck hot with a...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd April 2010, 02:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,307
Posted By tom hyle
It is interesting to note that medieval European...

It is interesting to note that medieval European carpentry saws often had a sword-like hilt, similar to modern Japanese saws, but apparently often with a round handguard.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd April 2010, 02:46 AM
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Views: 4,023
Posted By tom hyle
Odd pointy Philippino bolos?

with the somewhat Africanesque rectangular keeled sheath, and almost European looking straight knob handle. Seen these before but not often; information appreciated. Ebay #250605002685 &...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2010, 12:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,994
Posted By tom hyle
holy Toledo!

Bridging the gap between khanda and kris sundang; beauty; I have long noted the resemblance of the two protrusions below a khanda/firangi type guard to those engaged by the baca baca on kris sundang....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2010, 12:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,232
Posted By tom hyle
spear control

A big round bale of hay is a nice target that doesn't hurt your spear
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,754
Posted By tom hyle
Also, a later thought; the long flat bolster at...

Also, a later thought; the long flat bolster at the base of the blade seems to be a hollow construction (almost ala habiki), whereas Tuareq etc. ones tend to be applied to the flat surfaces of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2010, 05:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,754
Posted By tom hyle
indian or Afghan

I'm thinking Indian or Afghan. Note the swelled tip slightly forward SE blade. Note the peacock. I think those are flowers. Also the hilt seems to be a fairly sturdy brass construction; probably...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,791
Posted By tom hyle
Appears to be a forged, centrally-ridged blade to...

Appears to be a forged, centrally-ridged blade to me. Nice :)
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