Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th January 2013, 12:47 PM
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Pattern in steel
The pictures are disappointing in that regard. I agree.
I will endeavor to take a better picture. The lighting angle and maybe color seems to have a lot to do with how well patterns show up. If...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th January 2013, 05:55 AM
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The steel
Indeed, the steel is special and shows good watering. Here is a photo before I did an etch and polish. I will make some new photos and post them for you.
I too am sorry not to have a scabbard to...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th January 2013, 06:54 PM
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Similar for comparison
Dom,
Thank you for posting this beautiful item!
I notice that the overall shape of blade and hilt, and hilt decoration, is similar to one in my collection although many details differ. Mine is...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th January 2013, 06:21 PM
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Possibly Katipunan
Here is a picture of a dagger in my collection, similar in shape and size and with the diamond blade cross section. My dagger is reportedly from the Batangas region of the Philippines, dating from...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th January 2013, 04:49 AM
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Lawi ayam
I agree with Lawi Ayam identification. Means "spike chicken'", among other things, Very similar to kuku macan. Here is a link to a Kuku macan in my collection: Kuku Macan...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th January 2013, 04:34 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th January 2013, 04:18 AM
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???
Does this ploy ever work? I must remember it!
PS: love the sword!
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th January 2013, 04:13 AM
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Pamor
The pamor is quite interesting. It looks to be a mixture of (at least) two types. The circles might be an example of melati rinonce "Chain of melati flowers". The spirit of this pamor is Healer;...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th January 2013, 03:58 AM
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Very interesting
Thanks Dom for posting the pictures of your Laguoile knives. I too am very fond of them, especially those with hilts of wood marquetry.
The mechanism on Chregu's blade is unknown to me.
Is...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th July 2012, 09:51 PM
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Thank you
Tip of the hat to you sir! I am sure you are to generous when you say "humble value". Now I remember why I put it in the box!
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th July 2012, 08:34 PM
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Jambiya for comment
Hello friends,
Digging through a box of items acquired years ago, I found this jambiya:
Hilt: Possibly ebony or horn grip.
Blade: 5 ¼ inches long, sharp both sides, shows some wear but no...
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Forum: European Armoury
21st July 2012, 05:09 AM
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Thank you
I will convey your compliments to her. She is a sweet heart!
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st July 2012, 01:16 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th July 2012, 11:47 PM
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Ameria Castello Sforzesco, Milano
Please see this thread in the European forum. This is a very small armory, but includes some pictures of interesting kindjal, jambiya and other weapons we usually talk about over here!
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Forum: European Armoury
20th July 2012, 11:43 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
20th July 2012, 11:41 PM
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Visit to Armeria Castello Sforzesco, Milano
While I was busy at work, my wife discovered this small exhibit in Castello Sforzesco, in Milan. I'm grateful that she took a few pictures which I am pleased to share here with you.
Quite an...
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Forum: European Armoury
20th July 2012, 11:04 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
20th July 2012, 10:55 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
20th July 2012, 10:26 PM
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no armour here
Sorry, no armor at Museo Civico Medievale, but there was some at another museum. I will post that in a new thread.
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Forum: European Armoury
20th July 2012, 10:24 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
20th July 2012, 10:22 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
20th July 2012, 09:57 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
20th July 2012, 09:54 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
18th July 2012, 05:15 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
18th July 2012, 05:12 AM
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