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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2023, 02:55 PM
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Views: 8,530
Posted By drac2k
You have two very desirable WW2 machetes or...

You have two very desirable WW2 machetes or bolos. The first example with the black handle did indeed go into the paratrooper's survival kit and while several may have found their way into the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2023, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,676
Posted By drac2k
Thanks Guys, the handle threw me off.

Thanks Guys, the handle threw me off.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2023, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,676
Posted By drac2k
Interesting Philippine Kris Sword, but from Where?

I just acquired this interesting Philippine Kris sword, but the handle and the guard are throwing me off as to its origin. It has a heavy and sharp blade that measures almost 19" long.The handle...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2023, 12:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,142
Posted By drac2k
Thanks for the info, Ren Ren! To me, it reminds...

Thanks for the info, Ren Ren! To me, it reminds me of a European Boar Spear, so would I be correct to assume that it is for big game, such as a wild pig?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,142
Posted By drac2k
Post Not African Spears, but then from where?

In 2013 Robert posted a spear Identical to mine. The Auction Company advertised them as African, but I doubt it.
If I had been at a European Militaria Show, they probably would have called them...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th June 2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,012
Posted By drac2k
Once again I am grateful for all of the comments!...

Once again I am grateful for all of the comments! The replies to my post have been very educational to me.
My plan of action will be(God Willing), to carry the Kris to the Baltimore Show next year...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th June 2023, 11:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,012
Posted By drac2k
I am very thankful for all of the insightful...

I am very thankful for all of the insightful comments; Is it a stupid question to ask if it is economically viable to have the Kris sent to Madura or Jawa to have the handle recarved and a scabbard...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th June 2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,012
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, Sajen.There wasn't a scabbard. How old do...

Thanks, Sajen.There wasn't a scabbard. How old do you think the blade is and is it worth investing in a handle as a good one can be somewhat pricey?
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th June 2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,394
Posted By drac2k
Thanks again to all; the Masonic attribution...

Thanks again to all; the Masonic attribution seems to hit the bull's eye!
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th June 2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,394
Posted By drac2k
Thanks for the information.

Thanks for the information.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th June 2023, 04:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,012
Posted By drac2k
Worth Repairing or Not?

I often visit this site and the more I read, the more I realize what I don't know.
I have this Kris with a broken handle and what I believe is a decent blade. The carving on the handle appears to be...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th June 2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,394
Posted By drac2k
Sword or Dagger Hanger??

I was hunting about the Flea Markets Yesterday and I came upon this item. I think that it could be a sword or dagger hanger from Russia, Serbia, etc.; I just hope that it isn't a Salvation Army,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,230
Posted By drac2k
Thanks. The internet has gotten so competitive...

Thanks. The internet has gotten so competitive that lately, I've gotten off my lazy can and started to physically search about the area.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd June 2023, 03:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,230
Posted By drac2k
Thanks; luckily at a local flee market.

Thanks; luckily at a local flee market.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st June 2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,230
Posted By drac2k
25" blade, 5.5" handle, 1" at its widest, and...

25" blade, 5.5" handle, 1" at its widest, and .25" thick at the base of the spine.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st June 2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,847
Posted By drac2k
Thanks for the info Ian; even though the blades...

Thanks for the info Ian; even though the blades looked early, I wasn't aware that the sword smiths signed their work prior to WW2. A very useful revelation.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st May 2023, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,847
Posted By drac2k
Nice Knives. What is the age range of those?

Nice Knives. What is the age range of those?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st May 2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,230
Posted By drac2k
Philippine First Republic Sword To Share

I found this sword and thought that it might be interesting to have it added to our pool of Philippine weapons.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st May 2023, 03:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,948
Posted By drac2k
Thanks for all of the recent comments and...

Thanks for all of the recent comments and information.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 11th May 2023, 03:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 28,556
Posted By drac2k
Display cases with locks are a good idea, but...

Display cases with locks are a good idea, but sometimes you want to be like Smaug and immerse yourself in your treasure hoard.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th May 2023, 04:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 28,556
Posted By drac2k
I read your post with sympathy and a bit of...

I read your post with sympathy and a bit of amusement.
First, consider yourself lucky; had you been stateside, you would have been probably talking to a lawyer about suing you instead of a father....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,914
Posted By drac2k
Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,914
Posted By drac2k
Is this a Tulwar or a Yataghan ?

Does the handle make a Tulwar or does the blade make a Yataghan?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2023, 04:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,892
Posted By drac2k
It had been suggested by another forum member...

It had been suggested by another forum member that the blade was a modified kris, however, my theory is that it was a repurposed Colonial blade or a locally produced one to look like a European...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,892
Posted By drac2k
Upon further investigation, I believe that the...

Upon further investigation, I believe that the sword with the "monster pommel," is not Visayan, but rather a Bicol sword with a repurposed Minasbad handle; note the holes where it once housed a...
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