Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th September 2011, 03:54 PM
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Translation possibility
I have some professional colleagues in Brazil. I don't feel I can prevail upon them to translate the full story, but if there important sections then please reply here or PM me. I'll post any...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st August 2011, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 5
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Mystery double knives - Chinese?
Here is a very small - palm sized - set of double knives. Total length inside the scabbard is 13.8cm. The construction seems very good. The blades are thick and strong. Decoration of many layers...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st August 2011, 06:33 PM
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Mystery knife
Here is a small knife I recently acquired. You can see from the pictures it is around palm and half long. The blade is quite strong and sharp, thicker towards the hilt and thinning evenly towards...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th August 2011, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 66,896
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th August 2011, 06:50 PM
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Views: 66,896
Veracity and discovering history
I absolutely agree that a grain of salt (at least) is warranted. The dealer is a native of Solo, Java and deeply embedded in the culture. Melia is actually an accountant and is very motivated to...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th August 2011, 12:31 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th August 2011, 12:17 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th August 2011, 12:15 AM
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Turkana "Ararait" wrist knife
Hi,
This wrist knife is from the Turkana tribe in Kenya and it is called by them an "ararait".
The knife is made out of rectangular piece of sheet metal iron, then hammered and bent into a disk...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th August 2011, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 66,896
2nd try, with pictures: Kujang / Kudi with holes
Here are three kujangs from my collection, all contemporary.
Picture 1 is a Kujang Bikang 5 holes
The blade measures 7 1/2" and 1/4" thick hand-forged spring steel. It is fully etched or engraved...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th August 2011, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 66,896
Khyber with holes
Adding to Jim's list of knives with holes:
One of the three Khybers in my collection has a total of four holes. Two go all the way through and two only half-way. The story associated with these...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th August 2011, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 66,896
Origin of the Kudi / Kujang
Mark,
Years ago I purchased a contemporary kujang / kudi and corresponded with the enthnographer/dealer in Solo, Java who sold it to me. Here is what she had to say about it:
"There is a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st July 2011, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 6
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Hudiedao?
I acquired this sword/ knife pair some years ago. At the time they were simply called "Chinese Fighting Swords". Recently I saw a similar (but more ornate) pair at Swords and Antique Weapons...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st June 2011, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 43
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Magdali jambiya
Here is my third Syrian jambiya, provisionally identified as from Magdal Shams. Sorry I don't have better pictures at this time.
- Dave A.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st June 2011, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 89,971
2nd Syrian Jambiya
This one doesn't seem to fit Dom's categories but the seller also claimed it was from Syria. Any insights?
- Dave A.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st June 2011, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 43
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Damascus Syrian Jambiya?
I recently two jambiya reportedly from Syria. According to Dom's classification, the first one shown here would be Damascus. Am I correct?
best regards,
Dave A.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th June 2011, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 18
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Congrats
Had my eye on that one too! Congrats.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th June 2011, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 12
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Very suspicious
Could be money laundering or some other kind of scam in process. Seems like overpaying (yourself) on eBay for an item would be an easy way to do it. :shrug:
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th June 2011, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 37,248
Modern Phill/indon blades
I concur. It is sometimes very hard to tell just from internet pictures so buying from someone you trust is important. I bought mine from another collector who was liquidating her collection. A few...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th June 2011, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 17,387
Thank you
Excellent information, thank you Amuk!
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th June 2011, 05:43 AM
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Katz's Deli NYC
I know Zingermans and w/o a doubt they make a sandwich to die for. But I have to vote for NYC for best deli in the US.
Katz's deli
http://katzsdelicatessen.com/
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th June 2011, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 10
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For comparison, my "Kujang Bikang"
Fascinating blade shape on these. I understand that kujangs were carried by pawang (medicine man) and thought to have magical powers. For your consideration, here is my kujang bikang for...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th June 2011, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 37,248
My Twin Golok for comparison
Thanks for posting. I too find double weapons very interesting. Here is my "twin golok" for comparison and your comment. Each knife fits side-by-side into its own compartment in a single scabbard....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th May 2011, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 10
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Ifugao Bulul Dagger
http://web.mac.com/gnaritas/SwordsAndKnives/Collection/Entries/2007/10/30_Ifugao_Bulul_Dagger_files/shapeimage_3.jpg...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th May 2011, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 6
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Tuareg Dagger
http://web.mac.com/gnaritas/SwordsAndKnives/Collection/Entries/2007/11/18_Tuareg_Dagger_files/shapeimage_3.jpg ...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th May 2011, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 6
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Tuareg knife, Niger
I obtained this knife from a Peace Corps worker who spent over a year with the Tuareg. The knife was a gift to him from the tribe. The blade is 7 3/4 inches and total length 13 inches incl....
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