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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2006, 06:28 PM
Replies: 29
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Posted By Valjhun
I agree... From the marketing specter is that a...

I agree... From the marketing specter is that a brilliant strategy for a decadent, mass market. That test has nothing to do with sword usage and a real connoseiur should know that :rolleyes:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2006, 04:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,231
Posted By Valjhun
Is that goemons' sword? :D Crazy, the...

Is that goemons' sword? :D

Crazy, the world is going down, the ancestors of thoose swordsmiths are turning in their graves... I totaly agree with SenSei, stupidity to the limit. The fact that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2006, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,675
Posted By Valjhun
Early german hunting hanger, cuttoe

My latest piece? Wha do you think. I guess around 1700.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2006, 01:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 22,270
Posted By Valjhun
good battle quality flyssa

One of the oldest. Verry nice massive thick and laminated blade. Should I etch it to see the pattern more clearly?

84 cm overall.

Not the usual thiny bladed hanger but an excellent combat...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2006, 01:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,158
Posted By Valjhun
little sword... Ottoman or Maghrib?

My friend sent me thoose photos, asking what he's got. Markings and everything else is somehow familiar, but I really do not recall what exactly it is.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2006, 09:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,444
Posted By Valjhun
Nice one Lew! I would call it a Billao.

Nice one Lew!

I would call it a Billao.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th August 2006, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,523
Posted By Valjhun
Jens, on the haladies you attached (especially on...

Jens, on the haladies you attached (especially on the first one) there are a very similar two pointed blades as on my "zulfikar"...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2006, 10:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,931
Posted By Valjhun
Congratulations Mark! The nicest I've seen! :eek:

Congratulations Mark! The nicest I've seen! :eek:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2006, 07:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 26,891
Posted By Valjhun
No, any personal experiances.... but let's wait a...

No, any personal experiances.... but let's wait a couple of days, as far as I know I cannot comment it till then without beeing banned :D Skillfull works indeed.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2006, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,253
Posted By Valjhun
The yataghan is a montenegro/bosnia piece....

The yataghan is a montenegro/bosnia piece. Probably made in sarajevo between 1840-1870.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2006, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,275
Posted By Valjhun
That guy is just great!!! Great like all the crap...

That guy is just great!!! Great like all the crap he usually sells, compliments!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2006, 10:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,467
Posted By Valjhun
Well, guys, sorry to tell you the sad truth, but...

Well, guys, sorry to tell you the sad truth, but among all, Briniewitz is the choice for a real connoiseur... :p
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2006, 08:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 26,891
Posted By Valjhun
CAVEAT EMPTOR!

CAVEAT EMPTOR!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th July 2006, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,017
Posted By Valjhun
....or cobra sword as sometimes referred. Nice...

....or cobra sword as sometimes referred. Nice toy but I really do not like the koft gari. :rolleyes:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th July 2006, 04:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 29,108
Posted By Valjhun
Yes, it crossed my mind also, but if you take a...

Yes, it crossed my mind also, but if you take a look at the 17th picture Radu posted, you'll see that also that dolphin is wearing a flaked vest. :) At the time, they believed dolphins and whales to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th July 2006, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,437
Posted By Valjhun
No.. I think more Turko/Syrian... t

No.. I think more Turko/Syrian... t
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th July 2006, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,916
Posted By Valjhun
Thumbs up 1. I find the Sultan Tughra to be an intricate...

1. I find the Sultan Tughra to be an intricate and suggestive form. It is often stamped on antique ottoman works of better quality. (see the photo below)

2. The signature in cartouche of Assad...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th July 2006, 07:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 29,108
Posted By Valjhun
Sea dragons on medieval maps are commonly known...

Sea dragons on medieval maps are commonly known as whales.

Romans did not use the dragon motif, they used a lot of animals as symbols of their legion stendards but no dragons, as far as I know.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2006, 07:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 29,108
Posted By Valjhun
The romans used a vast selection of animals,...

The romans used a vast selection of animals, predominantly the eagle, lion, boar, wolf but interestingly, it seems that they ignored dragons. There were no dragons in roman culture I think, as far as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2006, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,801
Posted By Valjhun
OK guys, I believe you... in the meantime I'm...

OK guys, I believe you... in the meantime I'm staying away from khevsurs as far as I can get..... :eek:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2006, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,801
Posted By Valjhun
hmmmm, you're suggesting the originality of the...

hmmmm, you're suggesting the originality of the piece just looking at the other items that seller sells? Have you any other points to say that is not original? I also know that seller and his usual...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2006, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,801
Posted By Valjhun
Georgian palache

Senseis' most wet dream :D

Georgian palache, one of te best I've seen.

KLIK (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180010534441&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2006, 05:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,800
Posted By Valjhun
Hi, That pommel cap is verry similar to...

Hi,

That pommel cap is verry similar to khyber and choora randomly encountered pommel caps. The very wide crossguard is also uncommon on typical persian examples.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2006, 07:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,597
Posted By Valjhun
Seems that the hilt was covered with silver,...

Seems that the hilt was covered with silver, once. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2006, 06:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 29,108
Posted By Valjhun
Well said SenSei! Than you for your...

Well said SenSei!

Than you for your evaluations and precious info, Eftihis.

As I said, not an Epirus masterpiece.... :)
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