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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th September 2005, 11:31 PM
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Posted By Yannis
Nice pictures, all of them. It is true that some...

Nice pictures, all of them. It is true that some people used to wear the shamshirs edge up, like shashkas. Someone told me that there is a fast draw this way.

One move, draw and cut, try it with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st August 2005, 05:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,977
Posted By Yannis
The most common grains worldwide are wheat and...

The most common grains worldwide are wheat and rice. I have no wheat home but I tried with 2 different varieties of rice. 8 grains of one variety gives 2.5cm and the other gives 1.5cm. So the average...
Forum: Swap Forum 21st August 2005, 02:31 PM
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Views: 4,951
Posted By Yannis
A very good kindjal

It was one of my favourite kindjals, that’s why I prefer to give it in one of the members of this forum. It is in excellent condition, only very little silver missing from the hilt. Silver is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2005, 07:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,641
Posted By Yannis
In my case it was a long flyssa and my wife's...

In my case it was a long flyssa and my wife's favourite hand made lamp :o

I am late on this: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM

I will never forget that when I was young and innocent in the world of blades...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th August 2005, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,692
Posted By Yannis
In my eyes there are recent mass production. If...

In my eyes there are recent mass production. If there is any quality you will find as soon as you get them. But the price is very good even for tourist pieces. An authentic antique set like this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2005, 08:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,877
Posted By Yannis
Well, I can read: Top: 2KL A code of...

Well, I can read:

Top: 2KL A code of something, I have no idea for what.
Middle: Ntilazounis (?) A family name. Most possible the maker's not the owner's name
Down: Souvala 1959

I think it is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th August 2005, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,877
Posted By Yannis
It is not Cretan knife. The style is central...

It is not Cretan knife. The style is central Greece (not ears in the hilt) and it is not touristic piece but a working knife of a peasant. The origin is mainland Greece.

I can read the word...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2005, 07:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,777
Posted By Yannis
Few years ago I had post in this forum a khanjar...

Few years ago I had post in this forum a khanjar with similar blade that was bought in Damascus. I found out that it was newly made in India.

Damascus city has a reputation of fine blades and lot...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st July 2005, 11:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,858
Posted By Yannis
I can guess that this is a Persian shamsir. I...

I can guess that this is a Persian shamsir. I cannot help with translation but I wish I could see more of the sword :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th July 2005, 11:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,963
Posted By Yannis
It is a british drum (or band) sword. Mid 19th...

It is a british drum (or band) sword. Mid 19th century.
Forum: Swap Forum 24th July 2005, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,606
Posted By Yannis
I GOT AN INFORMATION FROM GEORGIA THAT THERE IS A...

I GOT AN INFORMATION FROM GEORGIA THAT THERE IS A KHEVSUR MASTER WHO MAKE NEW SWORDS ALIKE THE OLD ONES. SOMETIMES HE USE PARTS OF OLD SWORDS. I DONT WANT TO FOOL ANYONE SO I HAVE ADD A NOTICE IN THE...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2005, 06:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,745
Posted By Yannis
Thank you all. I had the suspicion it was...

Thank you all. I had the suspicion it was something like this but I couldn’t tell. I think my friend will be disappointed…
Forum: Swap Forum 20th July 2005, 12:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,606
Posted By Yannis
The kindjal, together with a similar sword (a...

The kindjal, together with a similar sword (a more matching pair) is in Ebay now, looking for a new home.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6547655425
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2005, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,745
Posted By Yannis
Dha for comments

A friend of mine send me the photos of his new sword. I told him that it is dha, but that's all I know. I promised him that the dha experts from this forum will know better.

It is about 60-70cm...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2005, 12:22 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 123,043
Posted By Yannis
It is fasten with the belt just for the dance....

It is fasten with the belt just for the dance. BTW this kindjal is rather new, but some of the dancers I have seen they had old good ones.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2005, 11:18 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 123,043
Posted By Yannis
I had a quite different experience in Tbilisi. I...

I had a quite different experience in Tbilisi. I looked everywere I could and went to bazar near the river at least 3 times. No khevsur swords! Only bad kindjals and russian army stuff.

I went to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2005, 08:09 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 123,043
Posted By Yannis
Yes, I would like to see what Ham sees like...

Yes, I would like to see what Ham sees like copies.

I have been in Georgia recently and the only place I saw Khevsur swords was the museum. I posted pictures in other topic. No in antique shops...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th June 2005, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 32,064
Posted By Yannis
Conogre. Thank you for the term. I hope I will...

Conogre. Thank you for the term. I hope I will not forget it. You can see the way they wear this baldric in a famous greek painting below.

Also you can see a scabbard like this from a greek...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th June 2005, 12:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 32,064
Posted By Yannis
I am really sorry that I insist in my first...

I am really sorry that I insist in my first opinion. The blade is second half of 19th century. The fullers are characteristic of this production line. The older kilij fullers are more wide and less...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2005, 10:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 32,064
Posted By Yannis
Dear Ariel If you ever want to sell it...

Dear Ariel

If you ever want to sell it please think your friend Yannis :D

My opinion about this is:

The blade is second half of 19th century and so goes the rest of it.

Silver...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th June 2005, 11:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,641
Posted By Yannis
I dont think it is a script on it. It looks like...

I dont think it is a script on it. It looks like fantasy sword. With a lot of fantasy on :)

But it is really well made, exept the tang. They didnt gave lot of attention on the tang because it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th June 2005, 09:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,556
Posted By Yannis
Oswin Sossun Pata is a sword from India....

Oswin

Sossun Pata is a sword from India. Exactly the type you have in the second picture that I believe is a scan from a book.

Yataghan is an Ottoman sword. It is what you have in the most...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2005, 04:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 48,654
Posted By Yannis
I would say N. Africa. A custom made Nimcha for...

I would say N. Africa. A custom made Nimcha for someone who wanted to be different and he could affort it. :rolleyes:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2005, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,156
Posted By Yannis
What I didnt expect to be there...

Society swords !!! :cool:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2005, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,156
Posted By Yannis
I have 100 photos of this kind, but I hold my...

I have 100 photos of this kind, but I hold my horses. Just few more and I am sorry if you wait for download. I did my best with photo editor to make them light. :rolleyes:
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