Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th June 2017, 05:07 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd June 2017, 08:47 PM
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Twistcore Krises
I had time to burn today, instead of staring at my tv, i decided to re-etched this two krises. Both were from ebay.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th June 2017, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 26
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I have tried etching my blades using the same...
I have tried etching my blades using the same method vinegar and lemon and I got the same result as yours. Try using a stronger solution like PCB, it works just fine for me specially on those...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th May 2017, 02:35 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th April 2017, 02:44 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
20th March 2017, 04:13 PM
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When I started my collection I brought in a...
When I started my collection I brought in a little side-kick with me, my 5 years old daughter. Now, even at young age, she's as enthusiastic as I am when it comes to this blades. She told me one...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th March 2017, 02:46 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th March 2017, 06:29 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th March 2017, 03:16 PM
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Hi Detlef, I am re-thinking what you have said,...
Hi Detlef, I am re-thinking what you have said, restoring the hilt, issue is that one side has deteriorated over time and part of the wood is now gone, you can see it from the photo, the other side...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th March 2017, 05:11 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th March 2017, 05:02 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th March 2017, 04:52 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th March 2017, 10:32 PM
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Very old Moro kris
Engraved and may be twistcore kris blade. Chevron shadow on pics #2. Photos from seller.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152443785290?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st January 2017, 03:54 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th December 2016, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 50,432
Hello DaveS, Do you still have this twistcore...
Hello DaveS, Do you still have this twistcore kampilan that I gave you as present from Pasadena Knife show some odd years ago? That's was my first twistcore puchase, some give away price. Seller...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th December 2016, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 43
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ebay twiscore kris
Here's one of the twistcore krises that I got from ebay this year. It has a very robust blade. If you look at the last photo carefully, evidence of vein like pattern seen on twistcore blades. ...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th December 2016, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 43
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True David. When ever I have time and free from...
True David. When ever I have time and free from any thing that is when I do my scouting. I take my time searching from item to item, each category that's link to what I am searching for. Two of the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th December 2016, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 43
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th December 2016, 03:51 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th December 2016, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 43
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Hi David, according to the restoration person...
Hi David, according to the restoration person that did the sealing as the pommel material was falling apart when I rec'd it, it is made from carved elephant tooth. I will take close up photos when I...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th December 2016, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 43
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Hey Dave, long time no see. I was going to see...
Hey Dave, long time no see. I was going to see you guys at the Militaria antique show in Pomona at one time but I missed the opportunity. Hopefully this year I can drop by at the Pasadena knife show....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th December 2016, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 43
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[QUOTE=Battara]I have seen this before. ...
[QUOTE=Battara]I have seen this before. According to the silver mounts, baka-baka, front "mouth" of the ganga, etc, I would place this as Maguindanao. I will admit the wranga does look a little...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th December 2016, 01:08 AM
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Tooth Kris
Can someone tell me which moro tribe this belongs to? based on the sheath and handle. thanks
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th December 2016, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 43
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Hello Sajen, the scabbard and handle came...
Hello Sajen, the scabbard and handle came together and are original it just look new now because I shaved off the patina by polished the wood and nails. I added the cloth and the rattan wrap later....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th December 2016, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 43
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Hello Dave, long time no see and talk, I might...
Hello Dave, long time no see and talk, I might drop by at the Pasadena knife show this year. I would like to show you a large twistcore kris that I acquired yrs back. Send my regards to Lonna.
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