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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2014, 11:14 PM
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Views: 6,918
Posted By DaveA
A three-knife case of knives from Sudan

Hi Jim,

Here are three knives from Sudan with interesting markings. Perhaps they will be useful for your research!

Best,

Dave A.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,504
Posted By DaveA
Bhutan Dagger?

Hello all,

Here is the second of a few recent acquisitions. I welcome your comments!

I believe this to be a short sword from Bhutan, although the type is reported to be found also in southern...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,016
Posted By DaveA
Kris? Sundang? Something else?

Hello All,

Here is the first of a couple of pieces I recently picked up. I seem to be attracted to blurry pictures and/or odd descriptions -- taking a chance. This one looked familiar but I have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th September 2014, 07:49 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 288,577
Posted By DaveA
Thumbs up Thank you - So many Gunong!

So many beautiful and functional gunong! I am very pleased to see this fine pictures and hope they will become a reference for others. The mother-of-pearl hilt is especially wonderful.

Best,
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,623
Posted By DaveA
Talibon variety

Thank you Sajen. That linked thread is a gem that truly illustrates the broad variety of styles that are talibon (or garab)!

Best,

Dave A.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2014, 05:59 AM
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Views: 5,623
Posted By DaveA
Question A talibon? Unusual pommel

Hello all,

I've stumbled on this one for a price that won't make me sorry. I'm intrigued by the pommel which does not resemble the three-petal floral shape that seems most common for the tailbon....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2014, 06:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,966
Posted By DaveA
Panabas blade thickness

Hello Ian,

Can you give me some more guidance regarding panabas "thin" blades intended for decoration versus more robust blades? What would a typical thickness be at the base? More than 1/4...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2014, 03:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,324
Posted By DaveA
Possibly a kirpan

The shape of the blade reminds of some kirpans I have seen. The kirpan is the traditional ceremonial dagger carried by all devout Sikhs.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2014, 03:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,552
Posted By DaveA
Not a Bangkung, all cleaned up!

The item arrived and I've given it a good wash and superficial rust from the blade. It cleaned up nicely!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2014, 01:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,966
Posted By DaveA
Talking basement relic -> Panabas!

Late last week I happened to be browsing eBay soon after someone posted a basement relic sword for sale. It was reportedly brought back from The Philippines in the 1950's, mounted and hung on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th August 2014, 11:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,552
Posted By DaveA
Gorgeous!

:eek:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2014, 04:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,552
Posted By DaveA
…thanks, Ian.

Ian,

Thanks. It relieves me no end to know that those far more astute than I are also uncertain! :D

The clue about the drilled through "hanger" tie is a new one to me. Very helpful.

When...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2014, 12:06 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 111,165
Posted By DaveA
Not a Bangkung?

Charles, if the top example is emphatically not a bangkung, what is it? Here is one I acquired today, identified by the seller as a "banyal". There is strong resemblance in blade and scabbard,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2014, 11:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,552
Posted By DaveA
consider ...

Consider these sources …

Sandata - The Edged Weapons of the Philippines (http://www.arscives.com/historysteel/philippines.introduction.htm)


Mine, at roughly 43cm is too small. However,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,552
Posted By DaveA
Question A Moro bangkung?

Hello all,

Here is a photo of a weapon I just acquired but not yet in my hands. Am I correct in thinking this is a Moro bangkung? The seller identified it as a "banyal" but I cannot find any...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2014, 02:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,452
Posted By DaveA
For comparison, my Chakrum

Hello,

Here is a small picture of my chakram. It measures 9 ⅜ inches in diameter. The ring is beveled in a diamond cross section to generate aerodynamic lift. In shape, it very much resembles the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2014, 01:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 77,187
Posted By DaveA
Post More Yemeni Jambia resources

Hello!

I have corresponded with Marie-Christine Heinze who has investigated Yemeni Jambiya for her doctoral thesis. She provided me with the following two reports.

The German Jambiya Expert...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 41,674
Posted By DaveA
Cross-hatch design

The cross-hatching on the hilt reminds me of this Burmese dha in my collection. I suppose the design, having such utility for a good grip on the weapon, is probably not uncommon. No idea on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2014, 12:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,357
Posted By DaveA
Thumbs up Thanks

Love that thread. My dbl knives are shown there.

Thanks for the Amazon link.

Dave
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2014, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,357
Posted By DaveA
Small knife - "River pirate"

Hi, great pictures. Thanks for posting.

The small knife looks like it might be a Chinese hudiedao, a type known as a "river pirate" sword. This type is thought to be derived from maritime...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2014, 01:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,060
Posted By DaveA
Soak for how long?

Very nice. How long did you soak them in the vinegar? One bath, or multiple soak / wash / soak / wash cycles?

Thanks.

Dave
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2014, 08:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,909
Posted By DaveA
thanks

:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2014, 04:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,909
Posted By DaveA
Modern ethnographic pieces

I am guided by the artisanship of the finished product. Quality is easy to discern. A well made, hand-made, beautiful and functional edged weapon in a traditional form is worthy of consideration by...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2014, 04:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,632
Posted By DaveA
Talking Zulfigar / Zulfikar

I have recently seen a strongly recurved (I mean strongly, like an S ) zulfikar similar to these examples, with a partially (intermittently) serrated blade and tulwar-like hilt. The split blades are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2014, 03:55 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 80,123
Posted By DaveA
Names, updated for posterity:

On the left, the wrist knife is called an "Ararait" of the Turkana tribe.
On the right, the finger knife is a variant of the Ngigolio knife of the Turkana, but bears some resemblance to the Corogat,...
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