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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2010, 09:43 PM
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Posted By mross
Older type twist core

These photo's where requested by some members. They are all the sellers. I will be taking some of my own, but the blade needs to be cleaned of a coating of something. It's on my todo list which grows...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2010, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,837
Posted By mross
African Arms

Those of you who like African arms may find this site intresting;
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2010, 04:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,888
Posted By mross
It's all good. Perhaps someone watching will say...

It's all good. Perhaps someone watching will say "Wow if they got that much for that; then maybe I can get more for the stuff in GrandMa's basement!!!" And woo-la some good forgotten stuff hits the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 56,079
Posted By mross
No idea, as I know nothing of Philippine...

No idea, as I know nothing of Philippine textiles. I'm taking a guess and saying; pinya cloth, a sheer fabric made of fibers of the leaf of the pineapple plant, I found it on a Philippine Textile web...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2010, 10:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 56,079
Posted By mross
Looks that way. That seems to support Rick's...

Looks that way. That seems to support Rick's thoughts about a replacement hilt. The grenning side was lost during the re-hilt. I can buy that. If anyone is wondering the original wrap is not lost, it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2010, 09:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 56,079
Posted By mross
Very, very nice. So it's just for looks, that...

Very, very nice. So it's just for looks, that makes sense. I could not see it doing anything, it's way to flimsy. Thanks.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 56,079
Posted By mross
If you look at the last picture I posted it shows...

If you look at the last picture I posted it shows the brass strip Philip is talking about. It did not look broken, and I can't for the life of me figure out what it is for. Any ideas?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2010, 03:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 56,079
Posted By mross
Last few, I apoligize fro the image quality, new...

Last few, I apoligize fro the image quality, new camera and I'm just learning it. I just found the manual setting, so i need to figure out how to use it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2010, 03:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 56,079
Posted By mross
And some after shots.

And some after shots.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2010, 02:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 56,079
Posted By mross
More before shots.

More before shots.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2010, 05:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,386
Posted By mross
I had a khuk restored by Dan Koster. It looked...

I had a khuk restored by Dan Koster. It looked more like a corkscrew than a khuk. If memory serves me he heated it with a welding torch and straitened it. If you do something like that then you can...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2010, 09:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 56,079
Posted By mross
More, shots. Maybe not, can't seem to load any...

More, shots. Maybe not, can't seem to load any more up
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 56,079
Posted By mross
Some more photos.

Some more photos.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 56,079
Posted By mross
Moro Twist Core Reborn

Hello all. Here is an old twist core that has been reborn. I was purchased from Gavin Nugent site; here is a link to it.

http://www.swordsantiqueweapons.com/s201_full.html

The restoration work...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,502
Posted By mross
Clean up yes, but there is a HUGE difference in...

Clean up yes, but there is a HUGE difference in stock removal to shape and forge to shape and clean up. By the way files are more of a modern tool, in the old days they used a draw knife.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th February 2010, 09:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,502
Posted By mross
Ok, VANDOO, I think I see where you are coming...

Ok, VANDOO, I think I see where you are coming from. However I was not discussing imported blades or stock removal. Stock removal requires a lot of grinding, which usually means electricity to power...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th February 2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,502
Posted By mross
Blades made from mono-steel are still forged. So...

Blades made from mono-steel are still forged. So I guess I'm missing the point? :confused:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th February 2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,502
Posted By mross
Why is it that many think laminated blades are...

Why is it that many think laminated blades are superior to mono-steel? They look much prettier and I whole heartily agree. I personally love the way they look, but it is an aesthetic thing and has...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,502
Posted By mross
I have a theory on these status pieces. This is...

I have a theory on these status pieces. This is just a theory, with no way to prove it one way or another. I believe the status pieces that do not show laminations are made with imported steel....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 38,542
Posted By mross
The optimist in may says the buyer knew what they...

The optimist in may says the buyer knew what they where buying. The pictures where decent. It would be intresting to make note of the transaction number keep and eye on the seller's feed back and see...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 38,542
Posted By mross
Well, it's pretty clear it's not what it's...

Well, it's pretty clear it's not what it's advertised to be. It's always a good idea to buy the blade and not the story. That having been said it looks like a well made piece with some age to it....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,502
Posted By mross
Yes, whalebone.

Yes, whalebone.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2010, 09:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,502
Posted By mross
sorry, KP = Kampilan

sorry, KP = Kampilan
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,657
Posted By mross
The one I posted from this thread; ...

The one I posted from this thread;

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11336

fits the child category. It does not show signs of having been shortened, it appears to have been made...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 48,502
Posted By mross
I'll go along with that, I also have a KP that...

I'll go along with that, I also have a KP that fit's that description.
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