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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2023, 02:37 PM
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Views: 20,739
Posted By werecow
Oriental arms site?

Anyone know what happened to Artzi's site? Getting a generic hosting page.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2023, 02:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,387
Posted By werecow
Even pre-restoration that looks rather fetching...

Even pre-restoration that looks rather fetching Gavin! Curious about the blade as well.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2023, 01:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 62,245
Posted By werecow
Mine has "teeth" but not "dentures", i.e. they're...

Mine has "teeth" but not "dentures", i.e. they're not a separate piece (sorry for the crappy picture quality, my phone camera still sucks).
Forum: European Armoury 23rd December 2023, 09:52 PM
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Views: 24,706
Posted By werecow
What they said^! :p

What they said^! :p
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2023, 12:22 AM
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Views: 25,435
Posted By werecow
I've just acquired one of these with what seems...

I've just acquired one of these with what seems like a (French?) cutlass blade (69 cm, 85 total including the grip; 3.5 cm wide at the base), so currently looking into them and thought I'd add my...
Forum: European Armoury 21st December 2023, 03:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 28,043
Posted By werecow
EDIT: Oh right never mind I should not go to...

EDIT: Oh right never mind I should not go to Christmas dinner and post.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 54,113
Posted By werecow
At the risk of stating the obvious, it has a lot...

At the risk of stating the obvious, it has a lot in common with a kabeala (but with a less extreme grip curvature).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th December 2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 192,094
Posted By werecow
Interesting decorations on the scabbard, haven't...

Interesting decorations on the scabbard, haven't seen that before. Do those have some sort of significance?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2023, 11:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 43,127
Posted By werecow
Not remotely an expert but it looks to me like a...

Not remotely an expert but it looks to me like a Saudi Wahabite jambiya.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 30,558
Posted By werecow
Reminds me more of a watermelon skin. But...

Reminds me more of a watermelon skin. But prettier. :cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 120,369
Posted By werecow
Thanks for the examples Detlef. I must say I...

Thanks for the examples Detlef. I must say I agree with Ian in that I'm going to have a harder time than usual telling these apart. :o
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 82,869
Posted By werecow
Interesting. I have noticed that with the kakatua...

Interesting. I have noticed that with the kakatua pommel on my kalis that it prevents the wrist from overextending as I have attempted to show below using my amazing paint skills. Could that also be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2023, 01:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 62,643
Posted By werecow
On a weird little side note, the word congavellum...

On a weird little side note, the word congavellum sounds very Latin to me so I decided just for fun to try to google translate it. Apparently "conga vellum" translates to "prepare the skin". :eek: :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th December 2023, 12:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 82,869
Posted By werecow
Does the pommel stalk have a function (hooking...

Does the pommel stalk have a function (hooking maybe?) or is it decorative?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 120,369
Posted By werecow
What sets these three (jimpul, gayang, tilang...

What sets these three (jimpul, gayang, tilang kamerau) apart? Is it to do with the tip shape? Curvature? Decorative elements?
Forum: European Armoury 3rd December 2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 72,586
Posted By werecow
Is it me or does the grip resemble the ones found...

Is it me or does the grip resemble the ones found on later Espada de Ceņir (https://vicentetoledo.es/sites/default/files/ESPADA%20DE%20CE%C3%91IR%20infanter%C3%ADa%20y%20otros%201843%20.pdf), rather...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd December 2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 120,369
Posted By werecow
It certainly looks like a jimpul to me. There is...

It certainly looks like a jimpul to me. There is a specimen with a somewhat similar blade profile shown in Albert Zonneveld's book "Traditionele Wapens van Borneo - Deel III: Zwaarden en Messen" on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st November 2023, 10:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 77,118
Posted By werecow
Indeed it is! Nice scabbard, very colorful....

Indeed it is! Nice scabbard, very colorful. Thanks for sharing this example! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 94,680
Posted By werecow
I actually meant to put this 113 cm yataghan...

I actually meant to put this 113 cm yataghan (http://vikingsword.com/vb/showpost.php?p=286167&postcount=16) here, so making a cross link for posterity.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 105,945
Posted By werecow
According to the seller this yataghan is 113 cm...

According to the seller this yataghan is 113 cm long. Unfortunately not mine so I can't confirm it.
Forum: European Armoury 11th November 2023, 01:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 69,935
Posted By werecow
I guess the answer there is we don't really know...

I guess the answer there is we don't really know how it was used, as there are no surviving treatises from that era.

I do think Roland Warzecha makes a good case for the way he grips the sword...
Forum: European Armoury 9th November 2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 69,935
Posted By werecow
It should be noted that there is an alternate...

It should be noted that there is an alternate explanation for the wear patterns on the pommels, as argued by Roland Warzecha in this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxqLgRXuNlU).
Forum: European Armoury 7th November 2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 26,751
Posted By werecow
I don't have enough expertise to comment on the...

I don't have enough expertise to comment on the geographic origins or authenticity of all the components, but stylistically with that (shortened?) rapier blade, that relatively spherical pommel and...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 6th November 2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 16,336
Posted By werecow
:eek: Is that in 1708 doubloons or 2023...

:eek: Is that in 1708 doubloons or 2023 doubloons?

EDIT: It says "in today's money", so question asked and answered. :cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2023, 01:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 59,131
Posted By werecow
In case that met museum link dies:

In case that met museum link dies:
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