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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2012, 06:39 PM
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Posted By Lew
Looks like a reforged European chefs knife...

Looks like a reforged European chefs knife probably by a local blacksmith from India or the surrounding area?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2012, 06:28 PM
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Views: 24,959
Posted By Lew
Hi Rich The leuku I had custom fitted at the...

Hi Rich

The leuku I had custom fitted at the factory with a sterling silver butt plate and ferrule. Yes the puukko is a Kankannpaa the other two are made by Jukka Hankala.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2012, 01:56 PM
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Posted By Lew
Here are some modern versions of the Sami leuku...

Here are some modern versions of the Sami leuku at the top followed by a standard puukko and two customs made pieces in my collection of Finnish knives. The leuku is basically a large butcher knife...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2012, 01:56 PM
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Views: 69,972
Posted By Lew
Yes pre 1900 :)

Yes pre 1900 :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2012, 01:33 PM
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Posted By Lew
Hi Detlef Basically it's an itak Tagalog...

Hi Detlef

Basically it's an itak Tagalog which was a chopper that was used on the farm for various cutting chores. It later used as a fighting bolo during the revolt against the Spanish. As for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,528
Posted By Lew
Oh yes I have a wonderful vet Dr. Battara should...

Oh yes I have a wonderful vet Dr. Battara should be able fix up that ear ;) :D .
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 69,972
Posted By Lew
Central Luzon I think? It's some type of itak...

Central Luzon I think? It's some type of itak bolo. Batangas bolos do not have peened through tangs? It's old probably pre WW2. Nice find there :) there are some Visayan traits carved in the hilt...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2012, 01:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,528
Posted By Lew
What I just noticed is that the top quillion is...

What I just noticed is that the top quillion is in the form of a rooster head. Here are some pics.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th February 2012, 10:38 PM
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Views: 11,528
Posted By Lew
Well the bolo arrived today and it turns out that...

Well the bolo arrived today and it turns out that it's a one eared dog :eek: Must have lost it in a fight :D :rolleyes:. The good news is the scabbard is made out of carved horn. I cleaned up the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th February 2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,717
Posted By Lew
Interesting shaped head :rolleyes: ;) May not be...

Interesting shaped head :rolleyes: ;) May not be African but South Pacific island? Actually I do have this similar shaped head Zulu knobkerrie in my collection made of two toned wood.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 34,129
Posted By Lew
Hi Dom You are correct the example shown at...

Hi Dom

You are correct the example shown at the bottom was forged as an integral part of the tip with the proper taper and and shape which is like a flattened triangle.

The one you have seems...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2012, 04:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,919
Posted By Lew
A weak solution of ferric chloride 3 parts...

A weak solution of ferric chloride 3 parts distilled water to one part ferric chloride should do the trick you can either dip into the solution directly for 30 seconds or apply even coats until the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd February 2012, 02:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,528
Posted By Lew
Jose I must disagree They did have...

Jose I must disagree



They did have aluminium in the 1930s-40 didn't they? So based on just the eye material how can be sure? The scalloped ferrule is way too fancy and the seamed bolster is a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,528
Posted By Lew
Here are some better pics. :)

Here are some better pics. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,528
Posted By Lew
Sajen My guess it is from Luzon? The bolo...

Sajen

My guess it is from Luzon? The bolo itself shows some type of Spanish influence which includes the ringed guard. The ferrule and hilt show the the maker had a higher skill level than the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2012, 12:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,528
Posted By Lew
1930s Dog Head Hilt Bonifacio Bolo

Just picked up this nice stacked horn carved dogs head Philippines bolo. The guard has a ring style guard. The bolster does show a weld which predates WW2. Comments welcome :)

...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2012, 03:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 27,036
Posted By Lew
David Can you post Close up pic of the...

David

Can you post Close up pic of the pommell from above so I can give my opinion on which way to go with the repair.

Lew
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,705
Posted By Lew
Stan Here are some of my displays in my...

Stan

Here are some of my displays in my museum room ;) .
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,250
Posted By Lew
My guess is that it some type of marine animal...

My guess is that it some type of marine animal tusk. Since there is no sign of that herring bone criss cross pattern in the ivory I doubt that it's elephant ivory.

Steve if you can take a few...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 20,315
Posted By Lew
Here are a few from my current collection. The...

Here are a few from my current collection. The real big one is no longer with me but it went to a good home. ;) Just a note on the small one at the top the blade is made of a finely forged tight...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,236
Posted By Lew
I find it hard to believe that these daggers are...

I find it hard to believe that these daggers are 300 yrs old based on the inscribing. If these are indeed Mahdist period dagger they can't be older than 1885?

Lew
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th February 2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 81,072
Posted By Lew
Here is a small Kris dagger I picked up last...

Here is a small Kris dagger I picked up last year with silver and horn.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2012, 06:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,250
Posted By Lew
Steve Very nice find my friend :D

Steve

Very nice find my friend :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 81,072
Posted By Lew
Here is mine :)

Here is mine :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,287
Posted By Lew
This symbol reminds me of the marks found on...

This symbol reminds me of the marks found on Omdurman arm daggers in my collection?

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4148&highlight=Sudanese+dagger
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