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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2022, 04:16 AM
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Posted By JeffS
Love the scrollwork on the scabbard. Really nice...

Love the scrollwork on the scabbard. Really nice blades on these. Is that silver on the handle? Does it have a pommel cap? Looking forward to seeing it cleaned.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2022, 08:27 AM
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Views: 8,683
Posted By JeffS
Kabeala?

This one had been on Ebay for some time. I won't be able to see it in person for a few months so am using the Ebay photos. The scabbard and handle seem typical Sumba but the blade seems unusual for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2022, 07:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 29,722
Posted By JeffS
So cool! Would love to get a look at the racks...

So cool! Would love to get a look at the racks behind thr Kalinga display...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 23,704
Posted By JeffS
So that is where they all went! Great collection.

So that is where they all went! Great collection.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2022, 06:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 28,281
Posted By JeffS
I've added another sangi example to this thread:...

I've added another sangi example to this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18261
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2022, 06:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 42,492
Posted By JeffS
Every once in awhile you find something good on...

Every once in awhile you find something good on Ebay... The blade is more substantial and a broader profile than the more recent examples I have. The mono steel blade has a nice "hamon" line. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th April 2022, 01:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,958
Posted By JeffS
I should clarify that I am a keyboard collector...

I should clarify that I am a keyboard collector and when I comment about seeing ethnographic weapons, that I don't own, it is almost exclusively from photos online (and a small collection of books)....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,958
Posted By JeffS
Appears to be a fairly common style of wood...

Appears to be a fairly common style of wood scabbard. Below is my example. I borrowed the black and white photo below showing a similar style from Peter Dekker's site.
Forum: Swap Forum 26th March 2022, 10:22 AM
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Views: 4,551
Posted By JeffS
WTB woven rattan rings

Hi. Does anyone have a connection for having woven rattan rings made to order? I have a number of scabbards in various sizes that need replacements.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2022, 06:01 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 201,504
Posted By JeffS
I recently received this cute little guy, a bit...

I recently received this cute little guy, a bit over 7" in scabbard. The blade is actually sharp and has a nice profile and distal taper. Would this be a Thai style daarb? Shown next to another...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 206,458
Posted By JeffS
An antique of that style recently sold at auction...

An antique of that style recently sold at auction (Tully's, described as a Moro barong). I have seen and admired new Atayal blades like yours but had not, until this auction, seen what it was modeled...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2022, 05:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,577
Posted By JeffS
Yes the scabbard is designed for the thin blade....

Yes the scabbard is designed for the thin blade. The blade (24cm long) is actually quite sharp and would be suitable for food prep work if reincarnated as a kitchen knife. I have started to work on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2022, 02:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,577
Posted By JeffS
Indonesian dagger

I recently bought this from Ebay because I really like the hilt and scabbard carving. Even though it does not have the classic pistol grip, I've seen ones likes this called badek and attributed to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st January 2022, 12:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,619
Posted By JeffS
Cool! What did you use for the display stands?

Cool! What did you use for the display stands?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2022, 11:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 52,454
Posted By JeffS
Welcome back!

Welcome back!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2022, 12:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,772
Posted By JeffS
That is a very thoughtful gift, I'm sure he will...

That is a very thoughtful gift, I'm sure he will be thrilled.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 31st December 2021, 12:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,822
Posted By JeffS
Does a separate gonjo have a practical mechanical...

Does a separate gonjo have a practical mechanical function or is it completely a matter of mysticism/symbolism?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2021, 07:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,336
Posted By JeffS
Inspired by Iain I had some racks custom made...

Inspired by Iain I had some racks custom made from acrylic. The first one (bottom shelf in photo) uses simple sloped levels to hold the sword/sheath. I found that blades with a strong change in width...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,757
Posted By JeffS
Managed to get a photo of the page from Moro...

Managed to get a photo of the page from Moro Swords...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,764
Posted By JeffS
That is something you do not see often. The...

That is something you do not see often. The rectangular pommel is very distinctive. I find the complexity of the scabbard design interesting too. There is another example like this one in the old...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th October 2021, 01:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,757
Posted By JeffS
I have founds a couple examples like the red...

I have founds a couple examples like the red version which are fabric covered which look older. Seems to be be long tradition of making these. I would still like to get a better look at the one in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th October 2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,757
Posted By JeffS
Indeed, I've been looking at a number of them....

Indeed, I've been looking at a number of them. The red one on left, from Cato's book, seems to have more detail and variety than most.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th October 2021, 05:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,757
Posted By JeffS
Miniatures photo from Moro Swords

Hello. Does anyone have a better quality scanned version of the following image from page 88 of Moro Swords by Robert Cato that I can use for reference? As you can see the one I have is difficult to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2021, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,734
Posted By JeffS
I've seen bone inserts with crossbows of Tapuan...

I've seen bone inserts with crossbows of Tapuan people (Ratanakiri province NE Cambodia) but not with the downturned grip and their overall construction a bit more refined.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 26,123
Posted By JeffS
Uploading the images from the old Oriental Arms...

Uploading the images from the old Oriental Arms site, Oriental Arms example (http://oriental-arms.co.il/item.php?id=6902).
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