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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2015, 05:42 PM
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Posted By spiral
mmmm I wouldn't rule out Afghanistan either......

mmmm I wouldn't rule out Afghanistan either... they used short swords, the guard could be right for that area as could the file work grip on the horn hilt...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2015, 12:55 AM
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Posted By spiral
Indeed, I think Normans got the best one.... ...

Indeed, I think Normans got the best one....

Spiral
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th July 2015, 11:46 PM
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Posted By spiral
Indeed , I haven't checked but Id guess...

Indeed , I haven't checked but Id guess Equatorial guinea is near on 2000 miles from Rwanda?

Have you checked the pitt rivers collection? Id guess it may have some relevant pieces..

spiral
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th July 2015, 09:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,172
Posted By spiral
Your failure to understand my view, is irrelevant...

Your failure to understand my view, is irrelevant to me & it also doesn't surprise me that you think such people are something to aspire to be.

You do make me laugh....Interesting when you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th July 2015, 09:13 AM
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Views: 15,172
Posted By spiral
To my belief system they were not just. They were...

To my belief system they were not just. They were predatory bullies.

Also Most post koto Wakizashi, would I understand have been owned by merchants, not Samarai? & they weren't all killing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2015, 11:13 PM
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Posted By spiral
I believe that's correct, its not realy my...

I believe that's correct, its not realy my subject , but I have the impression the koto era swords were the battle pieces, after 1600 it was as you say & the swords developed a more showy blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2015, 11:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,996
Posted By spiral
Hello Sebastian! Your link implies...

Hello Sebastian!

Your link implies Equatorial guinea...

But I have no idea how widely this style may reign. :shrug:

spiral
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2015, 11:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,438
Posted By spiral
I have no knowledge of this weapon but as an ex....

I have no knowledge of this weapon but as an ex. foundryman , {many many moons ago.} as well as a collector of ethnographic weapons, I can say the hilt casting is fantastic quality & in my experience...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2015, 09:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 72,129
Posted By spiral
Wish I had one... ;)

Wish I had one... ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th July 2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,172
Posted By spiral
That's some serious hit Timo! I have no idea...

That's some serious hit Timo!

I have no idea how damage on any individual piece was caused, but here's something I put on IKRHS after a similar discussion. {Relevant Photo was added by...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2015, 11:40 AM
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Views: 7,872
Posted By spiral
Cheers David!

Cheers David!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2015, 11:03 PM
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Views: 6,746
Posted By spiral
From those I have seen, I would say that's the...

From those I have seen, I would say that's the right way up.

How long a haft will you give it?

Spiral
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2015, 11:51 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 265,836
Posted By spiral
Glad your enjoying it, were always here for you...

Glad your enjoying it, were always here for you Ariel! ;)

I wonder what Afghan vegetable or other natural dyes would create that bright red scabbard colouring & maintain it for 100 plus years?...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2015, 12:06 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 265,836
Posted By spiral
indeed Jim its a shame when gross inaccuracies in...

indeed Jim its a shame when gross inaccuracies in books or in even nowadays internet articles, that are are used to inflate the prices of junk pieces...

Chaps, the crown on the lead stamp is for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 265,836
Posted By spiral
Thanks Jim, it was the date of the Seme that got...

Thanks Jim, it was the date of the Seme that got me! So many other bits of silliness throughout it as well .

But at least his published lots of books & sold many such pieces.

Stone was at the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 265,836
Posted By spiral
Found it, the titles not quite as grandiose as...

Found it, the titles not quite as grandiose as Cameron Stones, but its getting there!

"The World Encyclopaedia of Swords & Sabres, An Authoritative History & Visual Directory of Edged Weapons...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2015, 12:02 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 265,836
Posted By spiral
mmmm Cant fully recall Ariel, but I think Ive...

mmmm Cant fully recall Ariel, but I think Ive still got one, a friend gave me as a present somewhere... Give me a day or so to see if I can find it....

;) {Deliberate smiley!} :eek:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,872
Posted By spiral
These ones are often made in china nowadays, but...

These ones are often made in china nowadays, but yours is Nepali!

In the original manufacture a cut & filed thin brass disk would go on top of hilt & be held by a small nail driven through it. A...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 265,836
Posted By spiral
Didn't realise there was a smiley face there...

Didn't realise there was a smiley face there Ariel, Apologies for my slap dash cut & paste.

As Fernando recognised & Kronckew points out, it was an error of miss editing, not intentional....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st July 2015, 09:08 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 265,836
Posted By spiral
His books are full of incredibly misidentified...

His books are full of incredibly misidentified pieces. I suggest you get a couple of his books to read....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 24,571
Posted By spiral
Hi Tim, They look made from planks of timber...

Hi Tim,

They look made from planks of timber rather than hewn from a trunk? Is that how they should be made? I have no idea but seems strange to me?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2015, 01:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 49,641
Posted By spiral
Excellent Indian blade lovely hilt as well!

Excellent Indian blade lovely hilt as well!
Forum: European Armoury 5th June 2015, 01:04 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 100,363
Posted By spiral
Fascinating one... Im interested t see the...

Fascinating one... Im interested t see the deductions!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2015, 01:04 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 88,874
Posted By spiral
Fascinating one... Im interested t see the...

Fascinating one... Im interested t see the deductions!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2015, 01:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,611
Posted By spiral
Its certainly different!

Its certainly different!
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