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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2017, 06:47 AM
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Views: 17,168
Posted By Spaffo
Thanks for the expertise. The level of knowledge...

Thanks for the expertise. The level of knowledge in this forum in amazing! I'm glad you identified it for me. I paid $60.00 for it in an antique mall in Gardnerville, Nevada.
I'm going to try to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2017, 05:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,168
Posted By Spaffo
Sorry. Some of the pictures didn't uploads and I...

Sorry. Some of the pictures didn't uploads and I was asleep at the switch. I'll try again.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th July 2017, 05:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,168
Posted By Spaffo
Small Turkish? Knife, Tourist Item?

Just bought this small knife and was wondering if it is a tourist item. Haven't done anything to it yet. Tag said it was Turkish. Outside my expertise.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 30th December 2016, 10:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,119
Posted By Spaffo
It's flat like a little hammer.

It's flat like a little hammer.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 30th December 2016, 04:14 AM
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Views: 7,119
Posted By Spaffo
Unk Tool

I was told this is a sword tool, but I doubt it. Any ideas? Thanks all.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2016, 11:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 40,291
Posted By Spaffo
Thanks Chris. Those links were very informative.

Thanks Chris. Those links were very informative.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2016, 03:18 PM
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Views: 40,291
Posted By Spaffo
Here is the pommel.

Here is the pommel.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 40,291
Posted By Spaffo
This does not have the chrome and engraved blade...

This does not have the chrome and engraved blade of most of the tourist types. Most of those also have a black leather studded sheath. This one has real edge, although the build quality is not that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 711,809
Posted By Spaffo
Oops! I didn't realize this was an old, old post....

Oops! I didn't realize this was an old, old post. If the items are still unrecovered, I will pass the information along anyway.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 711,809
Posted By Spaffo
So sorry! Those items should be hard to fence...

So sorry! Those items should be hard to fence without attracting the attention of forum members here.
As a police officer I will pass along the pictures and descriptions to our art theft...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2016, 04:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 40,291
Posted By Spaffo
Here is a picture of the other side.

Here is a picture of the other side.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 40,291
Posted By Spaffo
Tourist Kukri?

I've learned more about my knives in one post than I did in the 20 years I've owned them. Thanks all.
I got this kukri last week for $20. I assume it's a tourist piece, but it does have a decent...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,787
Posted By Spaffo
Thanks Kronckew and Iskender, Post 12 knife...

Thanks Kronckew and Iskender,
Post 12 knife has a full tang but no grooved pommel. I don't have them here to check.
Nice catch by Iskender on the fantasy piece. The blade is almost identical to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2016, 09:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,787
Posted By Spaffo
Didn't post. I'll try again.

Didn't post. I'll try again.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2016, 08:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,787
Posted By Spaffo
Here is a cropped view of the Bhutan blade. Sorry...

Here is a cropped view of the Bhutan blade. Sorry for the poor quality, I don't have the knife here to reshoot.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,787
Posted By Spaffo
Thanks Detlef, The 2nd one's blade is approx...

Thanks Detlef,
The 2nd one's blade is approx 10". Forgot the ruler. There is a piece of very old tape on the scabbard of #3.
Here is one more. Gunong? Thanks again for the valuable information....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2016, 09:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,787
Posted By Spaffo
Thanks for the great information. The level of...

Thanks for the great information. The level of expertise on this forum is amazing. I got these knives and others in the mid 1990s from the estate of an old-time gun dealer. He had a lot of everything...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2016, 04:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,787
Posted By Spaffo
Here are a couple more, all from the Philippines,...

Here are a couple more, all from the Philippines, I think. I would like to know what part of the PI they are from.
The 1st one is easy to date. It has an incised aluminum handle with "Philippine...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2016, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,787
Posted By Spaffo
Here are 4 more. Are the top 2 Afghan? I'm...

Here are 4 more. Are the top 2 Afghan? I'm assuming the bottom 2 are from the Philippines. Thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2016, 06:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,787
Posted By Spaffo
First post

I've been lurking for awhile and have really learned a lot. Finally joined and hope to learn more about my small collection.
The 1st knife is one of my favorites, but I don't know it's country of...
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