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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2014, 07:04 PM
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Posted By Congoblades
These are more typical handles of Saka knives

These are more typical handles of Saka knives
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2014, 06:58 PM
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Posted By Congoblades
Found this picture on the net, similar guard. ...

Found this picture on the net, similar guard.

shamshir-nader-shah-afsharid-dr-khorasani
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2014, 06:54 PM
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Posted By Congoblades
The others are probably Saka but the handles are...

The others are probably Saka but the handles are bit atypical.
Sheats of congolese knives are rare.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2014, 03:49 PM
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Posted By Congoblades
Shamshir for comment

After a google search I presume it is a shamshir and turkish :)
The cross-guard is different than most I see on the web.
96 cm long.
I would appreciate your comments about the origin and age....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd October 2014, 03:22 PM
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Posted By Congoblades
The knife 30 cm, total lenght is 33 cm.

The knife 30 cm, total lenght is 33 cm.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd October 2014, 10:37 AM
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Posted By Congoblades
I have a simular one. Does not look very old.

I have a simular one. Does not look very old.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2014, 10:25 AM
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Posted By Congoblades
This is one from Congo is similar, ngbandi/Bati...

This is one from Congo is similar, ngbandi/Bati (Yakomo)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2014, 08:31 AM
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Posted By Congoblades
Some history ... :) ...

Some history ... :)
http://www.newnetherlandinstitute.org/history-and-heritage/more-historical-fun/dutch-treats/geuzenpenning/
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st May 2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,834
Posted By Congoblades
Translation for the first line is, "Who...

Translation for the first line is,

"Who holds on to god survives and who disobeys him is doomed"
:rolleyes:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2014, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,265
Posted By Congoblades
I wouldn't use them...

I wouldn't use them...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2014, 09:25 PM
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Views: 4,851
Posted By Congoblades
There are a lot of similarities with this Teke...

There are a lot of similarities with this Teke knife,
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th April 2014, 09:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,234
Posted By Congoblades
Not fast enough :D

Not fast enough :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th April 2014, 09:01 AM
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Views: 14,234
Posted By Congoblades
Is there any reference on these feet knives? ...

Is there any reference on these feet knives?

The ornate arsenals of the Turkana include a relatively wide variety of weapons. Until the advent of modern firearms, traditional Turkana men used to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th April 2014, 09:32 PM
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Views: 14,234
Posted By Congoblades
I have never seen anything like that in any...

I have never seen anything like that in any african collection or musea.
Foot knives :eek:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th April 2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,834
Posted By Congoblades
Thank you Battara. The blade is indeed...

Thank you Battara. The blade is indeed mono-steel. There are some repairs at the scabbard. The family of the previous owner has obtained it early 1900.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th April 2014, 03:17 PM
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Views: 4,834
Posted By Congoblades
Nobody :confused:

Nobody :confused:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2014, 08:00 AM
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Views: 4,834
Posted By Congoblades
Turkish yataghan - Translation request

Hi, I recently purchased this well used Turkish yataghan (so I am told).
Most of the goldwork has gone. I hope there is one side still readable.
Any comment would be welcome. Thanks.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th February 2014, 02:14 PM
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Views: 4,737
Posted By Congoblades
You can find more info here; ...

You can find more info here;
http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001291.html
Forum: European Armoury 18th February 2014, 08:52 AM
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Views: 7,537
Posted By Congoblades
Maybe you can find something here ...

Maybe you can find something here

http://1501bc.com/page/index2.html

http://1501bc.com/page/vikings_centraal_museum_utrecht/index.html
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th January 2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,341
Posted By Congoblades
Saka/Ngandu. I have no knowledge of copys of...

Saka/Ngandu. I have no knowledge of copys of these knives. Even in Belgium you find them rarely. I would clean it but that's personal.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd January 2014, 08:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 42,205
Posted By Congoblades
So when you visit Belgium there is also the musee...

So when you visit Belgium there is also the musee africain de Namur, not as big as the Africamuseum in Brussels but surely worth a visit. There are lots of weapons on display....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,945
Posted By Congoblades
Thank you Ibrahiim, CharlesS and Martin for the...

Thank you Ibrahiim, CharlesS and Martin for the comments, intresting.
Greets
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,945
Posted By Congoblades
an aditional picture.

an aditional picture.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2013, 06:29 PM
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Views: 5,945
Posted By Congoblades
In my opinion the guard is silver. It is cleaned...

In my opinion the guard is silver. It is cleaned with a soft cloth, warm water and soap.
It was found like this, no oxydation on the guard.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,945
Posted By Congoblades
Nimcha for comment

I have found this sword and part of the sheath. It has been dug up so the blade is very corroded and most of the sheath has been lost. The length is 82 cm. The handle is bone with what looks like a...
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