Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2013, 06:53 AM
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blade contours
Hi Charles,
I really don't know. The shape is what intrigued me about the sword originally. Here is a picture I just found of a Kabui Naga traditional dance. The dancer is holding a smaller...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th April 2013, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 3
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A Kabui or Khasis Dao?
Hello!
Some years ago I obtained this sword (color photos) and sought guidance from forum members on identification. It was suggested to be a Ram Dao, a Malabar chopper, or something else...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th April 2013, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th April 2013, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,825
Mystery sword for ID
I've been asked to help identify the sword pictured here. The owner claims it has been in the family for generations and is from N. Africa. I don't recognize it, and I have my doubts about the age....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st March 2013, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 13,339
Chakrum
I've been working hard all day and my brain is now mushy. That means it is time to go out on a limb or too. Feel free to saw it off behind me :D
I will hazard a guess on the age of this item. ...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th March 2013, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 96,230
Interesting!
So it is a map. Fascinating. As artistic expression, this reminds me of the paintings by Aboriginals in the Western Australia desert. With lines, squiggles, dots and circles, the paintings...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th March 2013, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 96,230
Tamgas and Runes, Magic Numbers and Magic Symbols
Hello!
Resurrecting this old thread as it seems the right place to note an interesting article on the subject of "Tamgas and Runes, Magic Numbers and Magic Symbols" by Helmut Nickel, Curator of...
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Forum: European Armoury
13th March 2013, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 4
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Varieties of Canary Islands Knife
Now that I know what it is, I am discovering all the info on the web. I was interested to learn about the varieties of Canary knives from this article:
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Forum: European Armoury
13th March 2013, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,407
Thank you
Since I am by profession a scientist, I believe there is always room for doubt. You are right, however, that I had very little!
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Forum: European Armoury
12th March 2013, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,407
Canary Islands Naife
Hello All,
I recently acquired this knife, identified by the seller simply as North African, late 19th to early 20th C. The leaf shaped blade is 5 ¼ inches in length and is decorated with a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th March 2013, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 43,676
Really great collection
I never new the shotel had such diverse form. Thanks for posting! I would also welcome any further description you can provide (or I suppose I can just visit your website) :shrug:
- Dave A
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th March 2013, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 43,676
For comparison
Here is my shotel. It is 31.25 inches in length, blade is 27 inches and sharp on both sides. The red leather sheath is in pretty good condition although a very tight fit for the shotel and I don't...
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Forum: Swap Forum
5th March 2013, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,533
Thank you
Thank you to the several people who responded. I have decided to wait for another day to obtain an Ayda Katti.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th March 2013, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,608
We will never know
Unless we discover time travel, or an authoritative source, we will never know. I appreciate your carbon nano-tubes flavor-of-the-month comment. However, I do think it is a promising idea, if not...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd March 2013, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 2
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Carbon nanotubes in Damascus steel
I just stumbled across this fascinating scientific report from 2006 regarding the discovery of carbon nano-tubes in Damascus steel blades. The article explains how this "modern" nano material may...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st March 2013, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 1
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Mystery double stag horn knives
Hello,
I found this pair of unusual stag horn knives a while back. Everything was VERY dirty and the blades had some rust before I cleaned things up.
The blades are substantial and secure. ...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th February 2013, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 6
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Correction for the record: Type 3
On further research (ok, just Googling), the brass ring around the base of the hilt was a feature added in the Type 3 Collins No. 1005 and is not present in earlier models.
- D
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th February 2013, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th February 2013, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,267
Thanks
Robert, I think you nailed it. I looked up the Collins No. 1005 and this looks like the Type 2 version. The blade has been polished hard over the years and if there is a Collins mark there I can't...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th February 2013, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 26
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th February 2013, 04:23 PM
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Views: 33,071
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th February 2013, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,267
Mystery "machete"
I found this one a while back and bought it for a song. The sharp and very thick blade is 15 inches and hilt 5 inches. It weighs in at a staggering 4 lbs.
:eek:
No identifying marks. If...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th February 2013, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 78,767
Wow!
Wow, fantastic! I have a special liking for the split blades. This one is a beauty.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th February 2013, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 78,767
My avatar: Chakkar Sada
No, this is not an "aerobe" flying toy.
My avatar is a 19th C. "Chakkar Sada" from India, a type of Chakrum also known as a Chakra, Chakar, and Quoit. This was the weapon of choice for Sikhs for...
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Forum: Swap Forum
26th February 2013, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,533
Looking for Coorg Ayda Katti
In search of a reasonably priced and attractive Coorg Ayda Katti. I have a gorgeous Pichangatti that is lonesome for his big brother! :shrug:
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