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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2023, 06:45 AM
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Views: 30,651
Posted By Rick
Talking Now I can sleep at night. ;) :D

Now I can sleep at night. ;) :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2023, 03:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,174
Posted By Rick
Smile And sometimes more than somewhat. ;)

And sometimes more than somewhat. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2023, 01:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,859
Posted By Rick
Unhappy Yep, some idiot has gone to town on this blade;...

Yep, some idiot has gone to town on this blade; notice how rounded the edges of the fullering are.
Sad to see such desecration of a piece of history such as this. :(
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2023, 11:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,852
Posted By Rick
Linked below is an example of a Backsword blade...

Linked below is an example of a Backsword blade mounted as a Nimcha.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=832&highlight=nimcha
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 30,651
Posted By Rick
Cool Thank you Ren Ren, I think you have finally put...

Thank you Ren Ren, I think you have finally put this mystery to rest.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2023, 04:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 30,651
Posted By Rick
Mysterious Sword

Will we ever get to the bottom of this, Jim? :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2023, 02:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,174
Posted By Rick
I'll take two.. :D

I'll take two.. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,051
Posted By Rick
Unhappy Formosa Hill Tribe Swords

A search of the ethno forum using the title of this post will reveal a very long discussion on Taiwanese swords.
I'd like to link to it, but I'm using my Wife's i pad and can't seem to get it done...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th May 2023, 11:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,858
Posted By Rick
And yet another Mak; this one only 20 inches...

And yet another Mak; this one only 20 inches overall. Blade is held in place with bamboo wedges.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th May 2023, 11:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,379
Posted By Rick
Well Kai, it obviously is new work. It is also...

Well Kai, it obviously is new work.
It is also a recorded pakem, Kebo Dhendheng although I don't have a copy of the page I was sent from the Seller showing it.
I guess you'll just have to trust...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th May 2023, 05:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,379
Posted By Rick
Keris For Comments

Thoughts, opinions..
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 10th May 2023, 11:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 26,476
Posted By Rick
There are companies that make locking free...

There are companies that make locking free standing cases for the display of weapons, long guns etc. Or maybe you have a talented furniture maker you can contact in your area, Ken.
Even a tall...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2023, 01:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 83,009
Posted By Rick
[QUOTE=Interested Party;281711] Rick I can see...

[QUOTE=Interested Party;281711]
Rick I can see a scar in the guard where the blade used to sit.[QUOTE]

IP: there is no scar on the guard, mate.
Clean as a whistle.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th May 2023, 02:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 83,009
Posted By Rick
Gunong

I believe this one was exhibited in the History of Steel and shown in the catalog.
As you can see, the separation of the blade and guard is similar to your example.
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 61,166
Posted By Rick
The images of these 'hunting enclosures' are...

The images of these 'hunting enclosures' are fascinating; I had no idea they were used.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th April 2023, 05:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,149
Posted By Rick
Cool Thanks Jim, I guess my incipient dementia isn't...

Thanks Jim, I guess my incipient dementia isn't that bad after all..
The mystery continues then. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2023, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,149
Posted By Rick
Question JIm, regarding the two kaskara hilts shown in the...

JIm, regarding the two kaskara hilts shown in the above post by you; a question, has anyone come up with a meaning or origin of the mark on the right hand blade? Does this mark signify european or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,624
Posted By Rick
Pommel looks like a Bat.

Pommel looks like a Bat.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2023, 04:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,205
Posted By Rick
Smile I'd love to see more pictures, Adam. :) You're...

I'd love to see more pictures, Adam. :)
You're referring to the scabbard, or are parts of the sword loose also? If it's just the scabbard mounts that are loose, I've got a feeling that a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2023, 11:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,302
Posted By Rick
Red face Rick's Example

here are a couple of pictures from the replacement camera. It is defective and I will probably send it back; but it does take pictures after a fashion.
Sorry for the poor quality. :o
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,051
Posted By Rick
I might venture to comment that the blade may be...

I might venture to comment that the blade may be older than the dress.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th April 2023, 06:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 28,052
Posted By Rick
Talking LOL

Tongue in cheek David, tongue in cheek. :D
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th April 2023, 02:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 28,052
Posted By Rick
I don't know, Kai that depression in the handle...

I don't know, Kai that depression in the handle looks pretty smooth to me, especially looking at the Seller's pictures, I think I must disagree considering the length of the blade.

And Yes, David,...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 24th April 2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 30,222
Posted By Rick
I always wonder what happened to Vandoo's...

I always wonder what happened to Vandoo's collection, it must have been quite large. :confused:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 28,037
Posted By Rick
How do you get an accurate measure of powder, is...

How do you get an accurate measure of powder, is there an accessory measure or would it have been a cap which I assume once covered the flask opening?
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