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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2006, 09:08 PM
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Views: 7,506
Posted By Mark
Yeah, I was going to say it looks like a...

Yeah, I was going to say it looks like a dolled-up cane knife (sugar cane chopper).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2006, 11:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 22,310
Posted By Mark
Unhappy One of my issues with this type of decision (or...

One of my issues with this type of decision (or legislation to similar effect), is that it so often is a cosmetic gesture that does not address the real underlying problem.

In the case of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th October 2006, 08:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 22,310
Posted By Mark
What do you suppose will be next? Plastic...

What do you suppose will be next? Plastic knives? Tattoos? It happens a lot, but I am always disappointed in a judge when he/she says something along the lines of "My decision makes no sense, and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2006, 03:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,330
Posted By Mark
One of the nicest features of Bhutanese swords,...

One of the nicest features of Bhutanese swords, in my opinion, is the hairpin folding pattern in the blades. Such a pattern is faintly visible in yours under the patina and rust. If you are not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th October 2006, 10:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,532
Posted By Mark
There is a man in Taiwan who has an amazing...

There is a man in Taiwan who has an amazing collection of Chinese bronze swords, C.H. Wang. When I was visiting Longquan last winter, I got a look at a copy of a book/catalogue he wrote, which is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th October 2006, 10:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,967
Posted By Mark
Those two could almost be the same sword,...

Those two could almost be the same sword, entirely possible since various swords are part of the Thai Royal Regalia. I have a picture of some of them. I'll see if I can find the book, and if there...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th October 2006, 10:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,020
Posted By Mark
To add a bit more information, that lion is the...

To add a bit more information, that lion is the crest of the Ethiopian emperors, who bear the title of "Conquering Lion of Judah," among other titles. The Imperial house traces its roots back to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th October 2006, 10:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 36,748
Posted By Mark
I think it is depicting a Burman, though by whom...

I think it is depicting a Burman, though by whom it was drawn is another question. The length of the handle and shape of the pommel do suggest Thai (specifically, Rattanakosin Period), but the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th October 2006, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,115
Posted By Mark
Smile Good to have you back, Joshua. :)

Good to have you back, Joshua. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th October 2006, 10:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,770
Posted By Mark
Scott Rodell's book "Chinese Swordsmanship: The...

Scott Rodell's book "Chinese Swordsmanship: The Yang Family Taiji Jian Tradition" might be worth a look....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th October 2006, 06:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 34,288
Posted By Mark
Post There is a facsimile copy available free on-line:...

There is a facsimile copy available free on-line: http://dlxs.library.cornell.edu/s/sea/index.php
It is not very long, so with some patience you can download and assemble the pages (or I can try...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th October 2006, 04:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 34,288
Posted By Mark
"Amongst other defensive Armes, they use little...

"Amongst other defensive Armes, they use little Bucklers or Targets, of an Ovall forme, of such a length, that they will commonly cover the whole Man, being so light also, that they are nothing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th October 2006, 09:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 34,288
Posted By Mark
Love the shield, Nick. I came across a reference...

Love the shield, Nick. I came across a reference to this type of shield in an old European travel account. It's described exactly, in form (doesn't say anything about the decoration). I need to go...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd October 2006, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,637
Posted By Mark
Post This sounds like something in Lee's area of...

This sounds like something in Lee's area of expertise. Hopefully he'll be able to respond in time. :)

Might I suggest posting on the Bladesign forum as well? There are many bladesmiths that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,814
Posted By Mark
I am struck by how much the pattern of the...

I am struck by how much the pattern of the carving resembles Burmese wood and ivory carving (southern Burmese, that is, right above the Malay peninsula is where a lot was originally done). The piece...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2006, 02:27 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 186,567
Posted By Mark
I looks to me that all of that central group are...

I looks to me that all of that central group are holding laz bicagi, except the fellow whose crotch is bisected by the upright one. They seem to be children, in fact. This might explain the "baby"...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st September 2006, 03:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 45,843
Posted By Mark
Angry Yeesh. It goes to show that if someone wants to...

Yeesh. It goes to show that if someone wants to be critical, they don't bother much with the details. :rolleyes: I am not trying to belittle Raymond Sauvage, but to tear down a work by...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th September 2006, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,404
Posted By Mark
Hi, Antonio. This is a very interesting...

Hi, Antonio. This is a very interesting commemoration. I know that Portugal played a very significant role in the the history of continental Southeast Asia by virtue of the fact that it had a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th September 2006, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,016
Posted By Mark
Thumbs up Yeah, I thought the holiday was a nice touch. ...

Yeah, I thought the holiday was a nice touch. :)

Each topic of your program looks intriguing. I like the idea of covering type, spiritual significance, use (in broad context), manufacture,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2006, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,016
Posted By Mark
Exclamation I just read about the coup in Thailand...

I just read about the coup in Thailand (http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/09/19/thailand.coup.rumor/index.html). I gather that television news coverage has been restricted, as well.

CNN says...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2006, 10:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,579
Posted By Mark
Cool And because the world revolves around dha, I...

And because the world revolves around dha, I offer this interesting comparison, which was picked up in Yunnan Province, So. China:
http://dharesearch.bowditch.us/Images/Image164.jpg
The scabbard is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2006, 10:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,636
Posted By Mark
Non ce' di che! :) The oil of the finger-print,...

Non ce' di che! :) The oil of the finger-print, if left on the blade, will cause it to oxidize faster than the rest of the steel -voila', finger-print! I have a couple blades where you can almost...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2006, 04:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,636
Posted By Mark
I would say Kachin, based on the almost straight...

I would say Kachin, based on the almost straight blade, concave tip, and the three-part grip with the fat middle. It looks like bone to me, too, but the way - too much grain to be ivory.

The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2006, 04:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 51,079
Posted By Mark
Post Posting photos and such here isn't really going...

Posting photos and such here isn't really going to do the job.

I think the best way to handle damage is, as Antonio has suggested, taking detailed photos of the damage. You have the "before"...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th August 2006, 11:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 56,194
Posted By Mark
I'd just want something that wouldn't leave me...

I'd just want something that wouldn't leave me holding an empty handle in mid-battle. :D
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