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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2009, 04:06 PM
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Posted By tom hyle
The tip on the machete is a modification of a...

The tip on the machete is a modification of a factory blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th January 2009, 02:36 PM
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Posted By tom hyle
Spanish/colonial folder with interesting tip

Ebay #130273603700 I've a machete with a very similar tip; regional? Mexican? Interesting.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2008, 04:37 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 176,518
Posted By tom hyle
Of some interest (or confusion) are the words...

Of some interest (or confusion) are the words cutlass and scimitar. Cutlass is a very broad European sword category, also known as hangers, etc. This was the style of sword favored by/permitted to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2008, 04:22 PM
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Views: 176,518
Posted By tom hyle
Very interesting thread; always interesting to...

Very interesting thread; always interesting to see the generally-considered-distinctive weapons of the famous/"great" cultures placed in a proper context vis-a-vis their neighbors.
In reference to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th May 2008, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,213
Posted By tom hyle
This appears to be a small Cossack kinzhal...

This appears to be a small Cossack kinzhal (kinjal).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th May 2008, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,633
Posted By tom hyle
Nice sword. What is the handguard made of (horn?...

Nice sword. What is the handguard made of (horn? or metal?). Is the unsharpened ricasoe at the base of the blade thicker at the front edge than at the back edge? Note the hilt/pommel is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st January 2008, 02:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,924
Posted By tom hyle
Ainu sword on ebay: #230209229203

Ainu sword on ebay: #230209229203
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,624
Posted By tom hyle
I'll tell you this about the rasped surface; it...

I'll tell you this about the rasped surface; it is quite comfortable and secure in the hand, and is indeed well-formed as to its overall shape.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th January 2008, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,624
Posted By tom hyle
Kai; I've handled the piece now; fairly good eye...

Kai; I've handled the piece now; fairly good eye you have there. The blade is definitely old, wedge- sectioned, and as you can see, thickens and widens toward its base. The guard also appears to be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,624
Posted By tom hyle
Moro? Parang nabur?

ebay #370005194748 An interesting little hanger (?) with a somewhat kampilan-like wooden guard? Anyone seen this before?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2007, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,429
Posted By tom hyle
The straight sword seems European/Eurocolonial. ...

The straight sword seems European/Eurocolonial. Are you sure there's not a wooden handle under a wire wrap there? The cross-shaped guard does seem Turk/Persian derived. Did it once have a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th September 2007, 04:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,582
Posted By tom hyle
Best of luck. Can we see a pic of your ilwoon?...

Best of luck. Can we see a pic of your ilwoon? Pleeease :D ????
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th September 2007, 04:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,726
Posted By tom hyle
ouch!

ouch!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th September 2007, 04:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,191
Posted By tom hyle
Yeah, a plug bayo would need a tapered butt to...

Yeah, a plug bayo would need a tapered butt to wedge into the gun barrel.
The tang nut is what is sometimes known as an ordinance screw; they are found (not exclusively) on military equipment,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th September 2007, 04:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,514
Posted By tom hyle
Nice; is that what it's for? Can we see a fuller...

Nice; is that what it's for? Can we see a fuller pic?
I, BTW, am incapable of posting pics; no idea how it's done, I'm affraid.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th September 2007, 04:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 47,897
Posted By tom hyle
very cool

very cool
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2007, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,191
Posted By tom hyle
Without specific reason to view it as such, I do...

Without specific reason to view it as such, I do not think this is Hindian or a spear blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,191
Posted By tom hyle
The Hindoo spear we are shown appears to be (as...

The Hindoo spear we are shown appears to be (as have been those I've seen) a socketed, not a tanged blade.
This dagger seems to have a heavy tang?
The swedged (bevelled) decorations at the blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,205
Posted By tom hyle
I've seen welds in the center and at the blade...

I've seen welds in the center and at the blade base. European blades often (not always by any means) have a weld in the tang.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,514
Posted By tom hyle
No, and for at least two reasons, each equally...

No, and for at least two reasons, each equally valid.
A/ if it is not a tombak per se with no metuk that goes a long way from saying there are not such spears, perhaps by a different name, in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2007, 02:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,514
Posted By tom hyle
Can we have any sort of reasons why this is...

Can we have any sort of reasons why this is simply not a tombak? I'm not getting it. It very closely resembles tombak blades I've seen, without the drawn-on bolster (metuk?)
The thing that lookes...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2007, 02:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,191
Posted By tom hyle
Pretty sure this is Mediterranean. Less sure it...

Pretty sure this is Mediterranean. Less sure it was originally a dagger. The guard may be upside down. The nicely tapered grove may be our localixing factor?.....guesses and babbles. Doesn't look...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2007, 01:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,726
Posted By tom hyle
Of course those fence finials are based on real...

Of course those fence finials are based on real spears, in greater or lesser degree; do we have reason to think this a casting? What's up with that crack? Does anyone here own this piece? Can we...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2007, 02:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,514
Posted By tom hyle
IT appears to be an oceanic SE Asian spear blade...

IT appears to be an oceanic SE Asian spear blade mounted as a dagger. The handle looks European, but it's awful generic. Why are we ruling out budiak, and mata tombak? Does this resemble the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th August 2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,353
Posted By tom hyle
i'M unsure, but the square one appears to maybe...

i'M unsure, but the square one appears to maybe be a faked pattern.
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