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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2019, 05:22 PM
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Posted By Bob A
Pictures as requested.

Pictures as requested.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2019, 08:09 AM
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Views: 16,342
Posted By Bob A
A quick look for black pitch came up empty. Pine...

A quick look for black pitch came up empty. Pine tar can be had, but it's viscous liquid at room temperature.

Jeweler's red pitch is available, in pound quantities, but it seems to have a 110...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th June 2019, 12:10 AM
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Views: 16,342
Posted By Bob A
Repair/resto question

I have an old Sudanese dagger from the Mahdist era, with the typical etched inscriptions and a bone hilt, nicely wrapped in fine copper wire.

However, the resin or goop that was used to secure the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2019, 08:47 PM
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Views: 389,051
Posted By Bob A
Unlike Jose, I have little hope of progressing to...

Unlike Jose, I have little hope of progressing to adulthood. If it hasn't happened yet, I doubt the day will arrive.

Meanwhile, a few pics of my crowned rencong. When I purchased it, I thought it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2019, 08:12 PM
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Views: 28,277
Posted By Bob A
While having no knowledge whatever regarding...

While having no knowledge whatever regarding these hilts, I'm struck by two thoughts on the subject.

First, the gorgeous examples above appear to be "parade" or "display" weapons. I can't imagine...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2019, 07:55 PM
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Views: 13,138
Posted By Bob A
Khanjar, jambiyya :: tomato, tomahto ...

Khanjar, jambiyya :: tomato, tomahto

Whatever one chooses to call it, it's a very handsome piece. The nailhead decoration is well executed and attractive. The hilt looks like horn, but I can't...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2019, 05:33 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 242,933
Posted By Bob A
This thread opened on a speculative note, and...

This thread opened on a speculative note, and seems to have benefited from observations and excursions into the surrounding thoughtscape. One never knows what piece of information might strike a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2019, 11:40 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 242,933
Posted By Bob A
Jim, neither of the two katars in the post...

Jim, neither of the two katars in the post responding to a request for pics of my katar are jamdhal kataris, nor did either of them come through Artzi.

I thought I might as well illustrate both of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2019, 07:52 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 242,933
Posted By Bob A
Pics of my katars per request: I thought I'd...

Pics of my katars per request:

I thought I'd append extra information. The Jamdhar katari weighs 215grams; the scalloped katar is 347g; the big nasty one is in excess of 610 gram (I misplaced my...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2019, 07:36 PM
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Views: 242,933
Posted By Bob A
Having made an effort to look into Kafiristani...

Having made an effort to look into Kafiristani costumery, I admit my thought that the thinner blade of the Jamdhar katari is not influenced by scanty dress. Those folks live in an area demanding...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2019, 05:19 PM
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Views: 242,933
Posted By Bob A
An interesting point, so to speak. I'm not...

An interesting point, so to speak.

I'm not sufficiently versed in battle wear of North or South Indians to come to a conclusion, but I suspect that the further south you travel on the Indian...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2019, 04:05 AM
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Views: 242,933
Posted By Bob A
First, I'd like to remark Mercenary's...

First, I'd like to remark Mercenary's illustration depicting not only the use of katar as armor-piercing weapon, but also to note the soldier being attacked seems to be wielding a jamdhar katari. Two...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2019, 09:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,027
Posted By Bob A
For similar reason, Philippines crossed my mind,...

For similar reason, Philippines crossed my mind, though the knife does seem more likely coming from NW coast area of Mediterranean to me; Spain, Corsica, Sicily. A bit on the crude side for Italy and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2019, 09:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 106,909
Posted By Bob A
Fantastic sword! I'm surprised you were able...

Fantastic sword!

I'm surprised you were able to coax the owner into letting it go. Were hostages involved?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2019, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,287
Posted By Bob A
I'm inclined toward the "fool with a tool"...

I'm inclined toward the "fool with a tool" possibility.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th April 2019, 10:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,485
Posted By Bob A
I'm attaching a photo of a Colt New Service...

I'm attaching a photo of a Colt New Service revolver; they came in many barrel lengths, with the one depicted having a 5.5" barrel. Six-inch barrels were also made, as well as 4", 4.5", 5" and 7.5"....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 22,913
Posted By Bob A
Keep alert. I see a couple offered for sale every...

Keep alert. I see a couple offered for sale every year.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2019, 12:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 25,285
Posted By Bob A
I had taken close-up pictures of the hilt, trying...

I had taken close-up pictures of the hilt, trying to determine whether the blade had been modified, perhaps from the "boomerang" shape, prior to having a hilt affixed, but I'm unable to decide. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2019, 05:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 42,737
Posted By Bob A
No problem, Jim. It did cause me to recall a...

No problem, Jim.

It did cause me to recall a comic tale by Pat McManus; when he was a youth, surplus stores had plenty of leftover WWII stuff for sale. Once the owner of the store saw that the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2019, 07:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 42,737
Posted By Bob A
Well, it's a real bullet hole. It seems premature...

Well, it's a real bullet hole. It seems premature to charge it to a creative faker. There's little question that the actual hole is far from recent.

The hole in the blade is the size of a .32...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2019, 02:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 42,737
Posted By Bob A
Inspection of the bullet hole leads me to believe...

Inspection of the bullet hole leads me to believe it occurred quite some time ago.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2019, 10:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 42,737
Posted By Bob A
Perhaps opinions can be developed regarding this...

Perhaps opinions can be developed regarding this barong, purportedly dating from the Phillippine revolt around 1900. The bullet hole appears to be .38 caliber. It was noted at the time that this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 25,285
Posted By Bob A
I found an interesting item at the 2019 MACA...

I found an interesting item at the 2019 MACA show. It seems to be a possible re-purposing of an Indian boomerang, or perhaps just a blade with very similar design. Perhaps it's some sort of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2019, 07:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 42,737
Posted By Bob A
I accept your criticism for its undoubted value,...

I accept your criticism for its undoubted value, though it seems pretty comprehensively negative. Can you toss me a bit of sugar-coating next time?

Really, though, I'd be very interested in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th March 2019, 04:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 42,737
Posted By Bob A
I have a recently-made barong which has an...

I have a recently-made barong which has an elegantly shaped scabbard, a thick well-shaped blade which has been stained to look similar to older examples, and a hilt which is moderately ornamental. It...
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