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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th June 2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,340
Posted By taube
Thanks everybody! There is obviouisly a...

Thanks everybody!

There is obviouisly a biological aspect with collecting blades.
Need to brush up my knowledge here, it seems.

From what I read, bone should smell like burnt hair when touched...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th June 2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,340
Posted By taube
More photos.

More photos.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th June 2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,340
Posted By taube
Khyber Knife / Hilt Material?

Gents,

here is a Khyber knife that I received from a forum member - Thanks again!
I have tried to determine the hilt material but am still uncertain.
The hot needle method did not really work....
Forum: Swap Forum 31st May 2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,578
Posted By taube
WTB Afghan / Central Asian Blades

Looking for Afghan/CA Knifes/Daggers to start a collection.
Khyber Knife, Choora, Kard, Peshkabz...
Also imterested in less elaborate everyday, working examples.
I like them when they are honest...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2016, 09:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,634
Posted By taube
Thanks very much for all the input! I will have...

Thanks very much for all the input!
I will have to dig deeper in some directions.

Enclosed another detail shot.

Best,
taube.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,634
Posted By taube
Unknown Knife

Gentlemen,

this knife came form an antiques dealer in Southern Germany.
It has some features of professional production.
Despite intense research, I cannot find any hints on its posssible...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2015, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,192
Posted By taube
Thanks very much! All the aspects you...

Thanks very much!
All the aspects you mentioned, the plaster, the "Dr.", the shape of the
blade may point into a medical or surgical direction.
Maybe a large gutting knife?
Anyway, will keep it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2015, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,192
Posted By taube
Converted Golok?

Gentlemen,

here is a flea market find from last weekend.
I only took it because it has a former ownerīs
name engraved in the handle.
A "Dr. Hans ..ichler" thought it was worth marking
it his...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2015, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,717
Posted By taube
Some more pics.

Some more pics.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2015, 09:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,717
Posted By taube
Finally, I was able to get the sword at a price...

Finally, I was able to get the sword at a price that is not too risky.
The sword weighs 910 gramms and finds its balance some 8cm from the hilt.
Definitely a reworked piece but hopefully not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th October 2015, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,963
Posted By taube
Thanks, Emanuel. Very interesting aspects you...

Thanks, Emanuel.
Very interesting aspects you are hinting at.
I just liked the piece as an object but you are really filling it with life.
My Katar was purchaseded in Jaisalmer, Rjasthan.
Of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2015, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,963
Posted By taube
Hi Robert, quite similar indeed. Not being...

Hi Robert,

quite similar indeed.
Not being an expert at all, I thought of mine being an everyday use, low budget example (hopefully).
Would be pleased to hear some long term collectorīs opinion....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th October 2015, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,717
Posted By taube
Thanks all for your thoughts. The area that I...

Thanks all for your thoughts.
The area that I originates from is a plus for me.
I will place an offer and show more
photos in case I succeed in buying.

Best,
taube.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th October 2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,717
Posted By taube
Thanks, Gavin!

Thanks, Gavin!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th October 2015, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,963
Posted By taube
Katar (& Splitter)

Gents,

here is some souvneirs that I brought home recently.
The Katar should be okay.
The Splitter is interesting but probably does not fit this forum.

Cheers,
taube.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th October 2015, 03:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,717
Posted By taube
Sousson Pata

Gentlemen,

what are yout thoughts on this eaxample?
I am seeing a somewhat tormented blade.
Still collectable?

Thanks in advance,
Taube.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,099
Posted By taube
Okay, you are right about the blade. It is NOT...

Okay, you are right about the blade.
It is NOT spring steel but can be deformed permanently.
Good lesson, thanks again.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,099
Posted By taube
Thanks to you both! Will put to the bending...

Thanks to you both!

Will put to the bending test as soon as I am at home, spiral.

Here is another one that came from the same source with the same story.
I dared not show it due to its...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,099
Posted By taube
Thanks, Spiral. What makes the blade "unreal"? ...

Thanks, Spiral.
What makes the blade "unreal"?
My thought was itīs just heavily used.
It is over 4mm thick on top and very stable.
Or is the whole manner of making that tells you itīs touristy?
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st January 2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,099
Posted By taube
My first Koummya

Gentlemen,

my first post and my first Koummya.

I am a collector of military antiques originally but those Koummyas caught me.
In the neighbourhood, I got this one for practically nothing.
It...
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