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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2005, 06:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,401
Posted By Conogre
You made me spit iced tea all over my keyboard...

You made me spit iced tea all over my keyboard again! LOL!
A friend sent me a switchblade knife as a present today with a safety on it....I KNOW he was trying to tell me something!**grin**
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2005, 06:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,715
Posted By Conogre
Another case of traveling blades being rehilted...

Another case of traveling blades being rehilted wherever they end up?
I see your point about the peened tang, and agree with the Tagalog ID to the knife overall (thank you) but the shape of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2005, 01:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,628
Posted By Conogre
I'm waiting on someone to invent a PC viagra to...

I'm waiting on someone to invent a PC viagra to keep your machine up.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2005, 01:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,715
Posted By Conogre
Name That Blade....Lumad?

I recently posted a pic of the larger of these two pieces, along with another, in a current thread about Pira, with the comment being made that the blade style was not a known Moro form (true).
I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2005, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,186
Posted By Conogre
Thanks Andres...now THAT was a read, particularly...

Thanks Andres...now THAT was a read, particularly if all the links were followed (amd, of course, I HAD yo! **grin**).
A couple of quick comments:
1)I think there's some real danger in dating a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2005, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,573
Posted By Conogre
I know it only adds to the confusion, but I in...

I know it only adds to the confusion, but I in particular tend to find the history and artifacts of each particular tribe or tribal group and feel that, when possible, knowing/using the local name...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2005, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,007
Posted By Conogre
Thanks all, and no ofense meant about "rice...

Thanks all, and no ofense meant about "rice choppers" Tom, an obviously bad choice of words! **grin**
The Mak actually look very interesting, similar to a Thai tool used for, I think, harvesting and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2005, 04:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,007
Posted By Conogre
While the hilt is probably a replacement, the...

While the hilt is probably a replacement, the blade itself, to me, has a Philippine "feel" to it and, as you stated, the tang is flat, 1/4" thick by1" wide and 4" long.
The other Philippine bolo...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2005, 04:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,911
Posted By Conogre
Since everyone is now asking questions, what...

Since everyone is now asking questions, what about these two as well?
The upper one with a knife-like blade may well not fit into the pira category, although the hilt is typical for the style, while...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2005, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,186
Posted By Conogre
Any new Lohar information?

After seeing a comment in a yatagan thread about them, I was just wondering if anyone has aquired or learned anything about Lohars?
I have one of the folding types that Justin got into 100%...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2005, 06:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,373
Posted By Conogre
LOL! True...it's very difficult for a kneeling...

LOL!
True...it's very difficult for a kneeling man with bound hands to jump out of the way!
I would presume that it's probably largely ceremonial or status oriented, although with many parts of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2005, 06:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,007
Posted By Conogre
Actually, there is a LOT of basic similarity in...

Actually, there is a LOT of basic similarity in the way the blade curves into the hilt, Ian, a true surprise.
From the amount of "grunge" in the open hilt, along the tang, I would say any changes...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2005, 04:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,373
Posted By Conogre
Another for ID Assistance?

Here's another that I just bought from Ebay that hasn't arrived yet:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6510413372&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT
My first impression when I saw it was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2005, 04:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,007
Posted By Conogre
Hi Tom.....I'm fairly certain this definitely...

Hi Tom.....I'm fairly certain this definitely isn't in the rice chopping family, being one of the heaviest pieces of all of the Philippine pieces that I have, weighing in at 2 1/4 lbs., even heavier...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2005, 04:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,007
Posted By Conogre
!!

!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2005, 12:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,339
Posted By Conogre
That is a simply magnificent piece! ...

That is a simply magnificent piece!
Congratulations is about the only thing I can say.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2005, 11:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,141
Posted By Conogre
One thing that's tricky about ethnic weapons is...

One thing that's tricky about ethnic weapons is that often each region had their own peculiar style of fighting with each type of weapon.
"The Weapons and Fighting Arts of Indonesia" by Donn F....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2005, 11:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,007
Posted By Conogre
That's what I thought when I bought it, but upon...

That's what I thought when I bought it, but upon close inspection it's unlike anything else I've seen from the region, with the blade actually resembling the Mandayan sword that I have more than...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2005, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,169
Posted By Conogre
If, perchance, you do decide to at least add to...

If, perchance, you do decide to at least add to the ball, keep in mind that Florida now has a legal alligator season and I suspect that the teeth could be easily obtained.
From a strict appearance...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2005, 10:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,007
Posted By Conogre
Klewang/Bolo ID Assist?

Since I'm back, I just happen to have picked up several that have me a bit stumped and thought I'd ask you gentlemen for some assistance and opinions on.
This one has an overall length of 20 1/2",...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2005, 09:45 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 152,953
Posted By Conogre
Hi Guys...so THIS is where you all went! Tom,...

Hi Guys...so THIS is where you all went!
Tom, glad to see that someone else came up with another one so that we're finally heading towards a type, where as up until now it was the only one I'd dever...
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