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Forum: Swap Forum 5th June 2007, 02:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,514
Posted By Mark
Smile Thanks for the compliments. :) I am glad that...

Thanks for the compliments. :) I am glad that you like it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2007, 02:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,345
Posted By Mark
I highly recommend it. It's right downtown on...

I highly recommend it. It's right downtown on Piazza Castello.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2007, 09:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,362
Posted By Mark
There are a number of examples in the History of...

There are a number of examples in the History of Steel catalogue (and the on-line version (http://www.arscives.com/historysteel/message.htm)), and they are discussed in the accompanying article as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2007, 09:20 PM
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Views: 18,345
Posted By Mark
Flavio, have you ever been to the Armeria Reale...

Flavio, have you ever been to the Armeria Reale (http://www.artito.arti.beniculturali.it/Armeria%20Reale/DEFAULTARMERIA.HTM) in Torino? It is housed in a wing of the Royal Palace, and has a fabulous...
Forum: Swap Forum 23rd May 2007, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,514
Posted By Mark
Still some things left ...

Still some things left ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2007, 01:31 PM
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Views: 82,510
Posted By Mark
The tassels just hang, with about an inch or two...

The tassels just hang, with about an inch or two of cord between them and the knot (just enough to give them some play).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 82,510
Posted By Mark
Great info! The second knot I was describing is...

Great info! The second knot I was describing is a one-sided overhand bend.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 82,510
Posted By Mark
Thumbs up Great photos, by the way, Artzi.

Great photos, by the way, Artzi.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 82,510
Posted By Mark
I have seen the ends tied in a reef knot, and in...

I have seen the ends tied in a reef knot, and in a simple loop knot (don't know the official name) - both ends taken together and looped around once, the ends put through the loop and pulled tight. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th May 2007, 06:19 PM
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Views: 11,894
Posted By Mark
Antonio, That is one of the Shan, or Tai...

Antonio,

That is one of the Shan, or Tai Yuan ("northern" Tai) styles, and I would say that it is a bit humble to be carried by the king (as beautiful as it is - the king's swords were really over...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th May 2007, 05:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,679
Posted By Mark
There is an excellent reference on Chinese bronze...

There is an excellent reference on Chinese bronze weapons, which unfortunately is hard to find and very expensive (it was published in Taiwan, no ISBN):

Wang, C.H. with Li Xueqin, Yang Hong, & Ma...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th May 2007, 01:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,367
Posted By Mark
By all means, continue the discussion of the axe,...

By all means, continue the discussion of the axe, of course. Just remember to stay on topic. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th May 2007, 02:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,599
Posted By Mark
Post I think Alaung Hpaya has covered the question...

I think Alaung Hpaya has covered the question well. I would only add that you can expect simple, unadorned dha to be mean for actual use. In most cases they were dual-purpose tools and weapons.
...
Forum: Swap Forum 5th May 2007, 05:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,514
Posted By Mark
Post More added

I have added three more dha and a badek to the sale.

http://members.cox.net/thedhapage/dha_sale
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2007, 10:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 49,400
Posted By Mark
Ah. So its the fact that it has that facetted tip...

Ah. So its the fact that it has that facetted tip geometry, not that the tip is polished differently from the rest of the blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 49,400
Posted By Mark
Antonio, Why is it that just the tip was...

Antonio,

Why is it that just the tip was polished? It's a beautiful effect, but seems sort of curious. I don't know if this one is typical, but it also seems to be a "deeper" polish than the...
Forum: Swap Forum 3rd May 2007, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,251
Posted By Mark
By the way, is it the light, or does #2 have an...

By the way, is it the light, or does #2 have an inserted edge or edge hardening?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,707
Posted By Mark
Very nice. Thanks Zaw, especially for the time...

Very nice. Thanks Zaw, especially for the time points so we can go directly to the sword stuff. What I watched of the other performances were very impressive, too.
Forum: Swap Forum 2nd May 2007, 04:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,514
Posted By Mark
We definately have the same taste in dha. :) ...

We definately have the same taste in dha. :) HOS 223 is not mine, but 222 is. However, I'm concentrating by collection on these kind of overlaid dha, so I'm afraid its not on the market, nor is...
Forum: Swap Forum 2nd May 2007, 03:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,514
Posted By Mark
Dha & other things for sale

I have a number of dha and other edged weapons for sale. Visit this web page for details: http://members.cox.net/thedhapage/dha_sale/
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2007, 10:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 49,400
Posted By Mark
The interesting thing about this horse-tooth...

The interesting thing about this horse-tooth pattern is that even Zhou Zheng Wu, a master smith, has been unable to duplicate it. He said its one of those mysteries of ancient Chinese swordmaking...
Forum: Swap Forum 27th April 2007, 03:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,847
Posted By Mark
Jason, You have a PM.

Jason,

You have a PM.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 49,400
Posted By Mark
Talking I just came back to my office from a meeting and...

I just came back to my office from a meeting and found a box of catalogues on my desk! :D

Antonio, it is gorgeous! Well worth the wait. Since I could be accused of bias, I'll let others comment...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,011
Posted By Mark
Thanks for the articles, Flavio. :)

Thanks for the articles, Flavio. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2007, 03:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 33,011
Posted By Mark
Hi Flavio, I am coming late to the thread,...

Hi Flavio,

I am coming late to the thread, but I would love copies of all of the articles.

E-mail address is mark@vikingsword.com

Thanks.
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