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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2005, 07:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 35,434
Posted By Rich
General question on Scandinavian knives: lots of ...

General question on Scandinavian knives: lots of
Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian knives, but I've not
seen anything on Danish knives. DId the Danes have
a "national knife" as the other countries?...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2005, 12:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 35,434
Posted By Rich
The only Norwegian knife I have is one I got from...

The only Norwegian knife I have is one I got from
Ragweed Forge, a Haugrud Baglerkniven. I also like
the leather sheathed ones with scroll work on the sheath
and knife fittings. There an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2005, 10:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 35,434
Posted By Rich
Just because my wife collects knives doesn't...

Just because my wife collects knives doesn't necessarily
mean she doesn't think I'm out of my mind :-)

Rich S
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2005, 10:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 35,434
Posted By Rich
Mark - If you're looking for modern...

Mark -

If you're looking for modern Scandanavian knives, try
Ragweed Forge. He has a nice selection of modern
knives and IMHO competitive prices. I've purchased
several from him.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2005, 09:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 35,434
Posted By Rich
IMHO, the Norwegian staskniv is in the puukko...

IMHO, the Norwegian staskniv is in the puukko group as
are most Scandanavian knives.
The Swedish barrel knife would be if it were a fixed blade.
Don't know about folding puukko :-)

BTW - my...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2005, 11:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 35,434
Posted By Rich
OK, on a more serious note (why change now) :-) ...

OK, on a more serious note (why change now) :-)

I wonder why the development of the horsehead pommel?
I can see the purpose of the hook pommel; IMHO it gives
more control of the blade and you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2005, 02:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 35,434
Posted By Rich
Battara - Please, it's puukko (two k's) and...

Battara -

Please, it's puukko (two k's) and puukkophile, not
puukko pals (that sounds so mundane :-) Have to maintain
some semblence of dignity with these obsessions :-)

Rich S
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2005, 09:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 35,434
Posted By Rich
Hmmm, seems we've "outed" a few closet...

Hmmm, seems we've "outed" a few closet puukkophiles :-)
I know there are more of you out there. Don't be afraid
to admit you like puukko :-) Nothing to be ashamed of;
it's all quite natural to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2005, 04:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 35,434
Posted By Rich
Andrew - Ok, just didn't want to clog up the...

Andrew -

Ok, just didn't want to clog up the board with puukko
stuff. But if you don't mind .... :-)

Does anyone know if Les Ristinen has a website or
email? Would love to be able to get him...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2005, 11:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 35,434
Posted By Rich
Les Ristinen published "Collectable Knives of...

Les Ristinen published "Collectable Knives of Finland"
about 2-3 months ago. Larger format, tons of pics and
old catalog reprints, 176 pages, some in color.

IBSN # 0-9626839-1-4

I ordered my...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2005, 04:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 35,434
Posted By Rich
Another puukko collector on the planet!!!! I've...

Another puukko collector on the planet!!!! I've been
collecting them for a while. Have about 30 (no duplicates).
Got my first when I was about 10 years old (a very
long time ago :-) Three of my...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2005, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,499
Posted By Rich
I've been collecting and studying antique knives...

I've been collecting and studying antique knives and
swords of all types for about 50+ years. I keep mine
in the 68-78 F and 30-40% humidity year round. Never
had any trouble with rust or leather...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2005, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,097
Posted By Rich
I think possibly Kyo-Shoami. Not 100%, but a good...

I think possibly Kyo-Shoami. Not 100%, but a good guess.
Nice tsuba.

Rich S
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2005, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 24,627
Posted By Rich
Beautiful, what culture is Kerala associated...

Beautiful, what culture is Kerala associated with?
I'm not at all familiar with the term.

Thanks
Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2005, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,319
Posted By Rich
Thanks for the plug for my site :-) Try this...

Thanks for the plug for my site :-)

Try this site linked below. Also, some of the
other japanese sword sites might (?) be of help.

http://www.toraba.com/

Rich S
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2005, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,866
Posted By Rich
Try Brown's Patina or Baldwin's Patina available...

Try Brown's Patina or Baldwin's Patina available from
Reactive Metals.

http://www.reactivemetals.com

I've dealt with them. Ask for their catalog; everything
imaginable in the way of metals...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th May 2005, 06:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,300
Posted By Rich
It would be nice to see some pictures. If...

It would be nice to see some pictures.

If any are Japanese, check out my website at:

http://www.geocities.com/alchemyst/nihonto.htm

Also I have an extensive list of other types
of sword...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2005, 07:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 120,764
Posted By Rich
Just a note that I got my copy of Les...

Just a note that I got my copy of
Les Ristinen's "Collectable Knives of Finland". Excellent book, paperback,
with tons of illustrations, company histories,
catalog...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2005, 11:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 24,391
Posted By Rich
I can usually help with translating Japanese...

I can usually help with translating Japanese sword
inscriptions. I don't speak it or read it well, but
can usually get the swordsmith, location and date.
Also read (and speak) a little English :-)...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th April 2005, 07:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 120,764
Posted By Rich
lapin-puukko (aka puukko) revisited

Re: an old thread on the old board.
I found a book by Les Ristinen "Collectable Knives
of Finland" in Knife World from The Soumi Shop.
Just ordered it, haven't received it yet. Don't
know if...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2005, 10:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,851
Posted By Rich
It is a KUBIKIRI or BOKUWARI or HANAKIRI (all...

It is a KUBIKIRI or BOKUWARI or HANAKIRI (all different
names for same thing). See my
unusual tanto page for another example. This one is
unusually long; I suspect a bonsai or gardening
knife.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2005, 11:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,443
Posted By Rich
"In regards to using corrosion to date a blade,...

"In regards to using corrosion to date a blade, it might be worth mentioning,
that it is the accepted method of dating Japanese blades through the
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2005, 11:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,931
Posted By Rich
I can't read Arabic, so can't comment on that...

I can't read Arabic, so can't comment on that aspect,
but I would call it a "small sword", most likely for
formal occasions. Style popular in the 1700 to early
1800's. Just a guess though.

Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2005, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,630
Posted By Rich
I believe it's an auger blade. Rich S

I believe it's an auger blade.

Rich S
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2005, 11:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 62,603
Posted By Rich
Lee and Tom - Thanks for reference to the...

Lee and Tom -

Thanks for reference to the old thread on Tebu knives.
How do you guys remember all these old threads? I can't
recall what I had for breakfast :-)

Rich S
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