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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2009, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,262
Posted By PUFF
They way people in southern Thailand do is...

They way people in southern Thailand do is soaking them in drying oil (linseed, tung) then wipe them off and let them dry. This is enough to keep bamboo/rattan work for 10-20 years. After the oil...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2009, 04:21 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 64,711
Posted By PUFF
I use Renaissance Wax or alike for both metal and...

I use Renaissance Wax or alike for both metal and wooden parts.
I found drying vegetable oils (linseed, tung) do not protect them from moisture well enough. Drying oil also darken the wood part too...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2009, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,488
Posted By PUFF
The three-heads elephant is a part of Siam's coat...

The three-heads elephant is a part of Siam's coat of arm as you may notice here...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th November 2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,488
Posted By PUFF
The sword is part of Thai government official...

The sword is part of Thai government official dress code during the reign of King Rama V.

The acid-etched inscription is "John Samson and son limited" which is a branch of british "Messr. Sam &...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2009, 01:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,359
Posted By PUFF
The silverwork seems to be that of Tai people in...

The silverwork seems to be that of Tai people in Burma :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2008, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,596
Posted By PUFF
Degar people 's weapon

My friend just raised an interesting question, "How Degar 's weapon looks like?".

As far as I know, Degar are tribal people of mountain area between Vietnam and Lao. I know that they have an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2008, 07:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,423
Posted By PUFF
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/attachment.php?attac...

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=36444&stc=1

Near its hilt, is that a smith stamp or just a photo artifact?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2008, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,431
Posted By PUFF
Gripping over the edge makes delicate works...

Gripping over the edge makes delicate works easier.
http://files.myopera.com/bkk123/albums/377357/IMGAGM1K1LSZE.jpg
http://files.myopera.com/bkk123/albums/377357/IMGSU7S5L8HL7.jpg ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2008, 04:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,431
Posted By PUFF
Knives from another province (in Burma). ...

Knives from another province (in Burma).
http://files.myopera.com/bkk123/albums/377357/IMGY618UAXEHH.jpg
http://files.myopera.com/bkk123/albums/377357/IMGWT4TBTFU7W.jpg ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2008, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,431
Posted By PUFF
Happy Burman with their utility knives. ...

Happy Burman with their utility knives.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/d3045844/IMG_3568.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/d3045844/IMG_0358.jpg ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2008, 04:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,431
Posted By PUFF
IMO: The knife could be a model of "Burma...

IMO:
The knife could be a model of "Burma Utility", a cut-off tip machete for daily work.
Here are other models of the "Burma Utility"
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd July 2008, 03:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,189
Posted By PUFF
IMO: The longer hilt 's not for hanling with both...

IMO: The longer hilt 's not for hanling with both hand. It 's substitution of western bulb pommel, used for sword balancing.

Northern (Lanna) style, practicing.
http://hk.youtube.com/kinglanna
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd July 2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,189
Posted By PUFF
- It is possible to make a functional sword out...

- It is possible to make a functional sword out of an old file. Most if not all blades from this area were edge quenched.

- The blade itself has been heavily customized by one of its owner.

-...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th June 2008, 10:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,994
Posted By PUFF
The woman with pipe 's Yao, one of a hill tribe...

The woman with pipe 's Yao, one of a hill tribe in northern Thailand.
The following photo shows their traditional dress.
http://www.bsl.ac.th/pap20.jpg/pap20-full.jpg

And this 's traditional...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,994
Posted By PUFF
I happen to have an example of executioner 's...

I happen to have an example of executioner 's sword.
It 's the 3rd one from top. The sword was used by an executioner 100-150 years ago in central Thailand. It was kept by his family and then...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd April 2008, 02:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,486
Posted By PUFF
Such design, with CG behind the pole, would...

Such design, with CG behind the pole, would stabilize the edge orientation during swing. Unlike sword, this tool do not require wrist work to adjust edge orientation. You can just make a wide swing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,567
Posted By PUFF
According to this thread. As far as I know, the...

According to this thread. As far as I know, the design has been used for more than 200 yo. They were used as utility knife in garden, farm and jungle. Some of them are slightly modified to suit local...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2008, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,438
Posted By PUFF
Tangs could be short or long. But, from what I...

Tangs could be short or long. But, from what I notice from 100+ yo blade, they end up at the grip area.
http://i13.tinypic.com/2v2xtug.jpg
http://i16.tinypic.com/2vkf3sy.jpg

The grip area...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2008, 07:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,567
Posted By PUFF
Similar design has been used in central region of...

Similar design has been used in central region of Thailand.
http://www.thailandoutdoor.com/ArtOfWeapons/E-Nab1/e-nab1.html
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,278
Posted By PUFF
The octagonal handle 's not uncommon for this...

The octagonal handle 's not uncommon for this region.
This example is a recently made lanna knife.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g239/kod_o/dozier/IMG_1802.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2008, 03:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,785
Posted By PUFF
Really glad that you like it and many thanks for...

Really glad that you like it and many thanks for sharing with us :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 38,559
Posted By PUFF
Regarding to the baldrics, you may ask Cozun. He...

Regarding to the baldrics, you may ask Cozun. He has a supplier of authentic cotton Dahb baldric from northern Thailand.

IMO: The clip point 's not very new. This piece 's about 16C-18C (central...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th November 2007, 02:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,564
Posted By PUFF
IMO, the above piece come from Burman side. I do...

IMO, the above piece come from Burman side. I do not know its use.

But it looks similar to Thai 's amulet knives. These following blades may also meet your "poor quality but not tourist" standard....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,564
Posted By PUFF
http://www3.pantown.com/data/16723/board1/27-20071...

http://www3.pantown.com/data/16723/board1/27-20071122204336.jpg http://www3.pantown.com/data/16723/board1/27-20071122204445.jpg

http://www3.pantown.com/data/16723/board1/27-20071122204730.jpg...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2007, 04:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,564
Posted By PUFF
http://www3.pantown.com/data/16723/board1/27-20071...

http://www3.pantown.com/data/16723/board1/27-20071122203300.jpg http://www3.pantown.com/data/16723/board1/27-20071122203338.jpg

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