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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2017, 03:38 AM
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Posted By Nathaniel
Also that is interesting the weave pattern below...

Also that is interesting the weave pattern below the handle...unusual and especially exceptional that it continues on for such a length below it...certainly more labor intensive than simply welding a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2017, 11:28 PM
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Posted By Nathaniel
Swanky! Looks like Shan silverwork. Thanks for...

Swanky! Looks like Shan silverwork. Thanks for sharing, Tim!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2017, 11:59 PM
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Posted By Nathaniel
Thanks for sharing Miguel. Lovely daab and meed....

Thanks for sharing Miguel. Lovely daab and meed. The handle fittings (pommel and small ferrule) in the 2nd one are they wood, horn or metal? Looks almost like copper?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2017, 05:30 AM
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Views: 31,617
Posted By Nathaniel
Thumbs up Thanks for the good insight Jose!

Thanks for the good insight Jose!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2017, 03:12 AM
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Posted By Nathaniel
Thumbs up Thanks Alan for the detailed guide!

Thanks Alan for the detailed guide!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2017, 02:40 AM
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Views: 31,617
Posted By Nathaniel
I had mentioned that in Thailand and other south...

I had mentioned that in Thailand and other south east Asian countries they use Tamarid traditionally for silver polish. I thought I would post a picture to show a people who may not know what a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2017, 01:53 AM
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Posted By Nathaniel
An antique dealer (non weapons) had told me that...

An antique dealer (non weapons) had told me that he uses Hagerty Silver Foam.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2017, 01:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 31,617
Posted By Nathaniel
Roland, have you heard of Metarex polishing...

Roland, have you heard of Metarex polishing cloth? It seems to be a German product. A professional conservator recommended it. He said his family (multi generational art conservators) had used...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2017, 01:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 31,617
Posted By Nathaniel
Many Thank Roland for passing on Alan's tip for...

Many Thank Roland for passing on Alan's tip for wood.

That is interesting to hear about Gundelputz having no abrasives. I'm thinking about your kind offer. Thank you Roland.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2017, 01:23 AM
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Posted By Nathaniel
Thanks Mariusgmioc for the link :)

Thanks Mariusgmioc for the link :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2017, 01:22 AM
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Views: 31,617
Posted By Nathaniel
That is interesting Ibrahiim, that such a stiff...

That is interesting Ibrahiim, that such a stiff brass bristle brush can be used. I've seen some silver kits, like Hagerty that come with a horse hair brush. I can see the brass brush is used though...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th February 2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 31,617
Posted By Nathaniel
Thanks Ibrahiim I like hearing about traditional...

Thanks Ibrahiim I like hearing about traditional silver cleaning methods and hope that a few more members will chime in about this not just modern products.

Roland, thank you very much for the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2017, 09:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 31,617
Posted By Nathaniel
Good point. I was told by a conservator that...

Good point. I was told by a conservator that usually jewelry cloths also contain chalk, but in a corner grade. If you look at the silver with 30x magnification you will see the scratches.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2017, 08:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 31,617
Posted By Nathaniel
Thanks for your comments Gents. Here is...

Thanks for your comments Gents.

Here is another informative link:

http://www.faltermeier.biz/articles/Caring%20for.pdf
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2017, 05:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 31,617
Posted By Nathaniel
For me, I've used those silver jewelry cloths for...

For me, I've used those silver jewelry cloths for polishing.

For wax, I've used Renaissance Wax, but after some discussions with an professional antique restorator, I switched to natural...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2017, 04:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 31,617
Posted By Nathaniel
What do you use to polish your....Silver :) Also what was used historically? & wax?

Hello all,

Along the same lines as a thread I had posted years ago:

"What kind of oil do you use for your blades?"
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11100

But instead what do...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2017, 04:51 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 72,710
Posted By Nathaniel
Thumbs up Hello all. Just thought I would repost this...

Hello all. Just thought I would repost this thread and see if anyone had anything new to add :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th August 2016, 09:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,894
Posted By Nathaniel
Lovely daab, Charles! :eek: When I see the...

Lovely daab, Charles! :eek:

When I see the long handle swords like this I tend to think more of ethnic groups found in northern Burma, Northern Thailand, Southern Yunnan and Northern Laos.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2016, 05:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,200
Posted By Nathaniel
Most likely this is a Thai military dress sword. ...

Most likely this is a Thai military dress sword. They are the most common you will see on the market which are both old and new. Some are from Sheffield, others from Solingen. Not sure where they...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2016, 05:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,200
Posted By Nathaniel
It would be great to see a picture of the entire...

It would be great to see a picture of the entire sword :-). This must be a European style dress sword.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 27th January 2016, 05:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,028
Posted By Nathaniel
Thanks Stu :) KraVseR PM sent :)

Thanks Stu :) KraVseR PM sent :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th January 2016, 03:15 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 69,178
Posted By Nathaniel
Lovely items nicely displayed...a delight to see!...

Lovely items nicely displayed...a delight to see! Thanks for sharing, mahratt !
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th January 2016, 03:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,391
Posted By Nathaniel
Great work Jose! Love seeing the process! ...

Great work Jose! Love seeing the process! Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2016, 06:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,770
Posted By Nathaniel
Lovely spearhead Stenoyab! 100% Burmese based...

Lovely spearhead Stenoyab! 100% Burmese based upon the Koftgari wire inlaid and the dress of the two figures and the blade style. Looking forward to see additional photos. Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st January 2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 43,759
Posted By Nathaniel
Thumbs up Sajen, Thanks for sharing! Fantastic to know the...

Sajen, Thanks for sharing! Fantastic to know the providence. Nice handcraft. Very interesting to see this type of dao and how wide spread it was in the in the region of what is modern day...
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