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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2014, 09:34 AM
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Posted By spiral
They usually have ivory hilts, there a long...

They usually have ivory hilts, there a long thread on here somewhere about them....

They could be Assam, Burma {Which I always favoured.} or North African. :shrug:

The scabbard with yours...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th March 2014, 12:09 AM
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Views: 17,522
Posted By spiral
Decorative indeed! no one can doubt that... ...

Decorative indeed! no one can doubt that...

But truly functional & simple in design... not "ostentatiousness or decorative ornamentation purely for show.." :D

Spiral
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th March 2014, 12:04 AM
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Posted By spiral
Thank you.... I am always happy to share what...

Thank you.... I am always happy to share what bits of knowledge I have, sadly perhaps more often than not its not the best news for many...

I like sharing it much more when its good news...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2014, 11:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,266
Posted By spiral
Ahhh it surfaces again! Enjoy! I was amazed...

Ahhh it surfaces again! Enjoy!

I was amazed when Artzi sold it without spending a few minutes researching its provenance...

Its one of the famous lost treasures of Stowe...

linky for the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2014, 11:41 PM
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Views: 17,522
Posted By spiral
Touche! :D In that case It seems MTV was...

Touche! :D

In that case It seems MTV was right.. In 2004, They released a satirical cartoon showing the term {Bling} being used first by a rapper and then by several progressively less...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2014, 12:52 AM
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Views: 17,522
Posted By spiral
Ahhh I guess that depends on which definition of...

Ahhh I guess that depends on which definition of bling one uses..... ;)

For myself I just see quality materials, stylistic proportioned design & skilled manufacture, but not ostentatiousness or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,522
Posted By spiral
Lovely! A true example that The very best...

Lovely!

A true example that The very best quality requires no bling..

Spiral
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2014, 11:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,017
Posted By spiral
I was thinking how to word my feelings without...

I was thinking how to word my feelings without misunderstanding on this subject...

But Dave A, has already described my position & view most precisely.

Thank you.

Spiral
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2014, 11:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,232
Posted By spiral
Theres a lot of Crown & monarch fakes around......

Theres a lot of Crown & monarch fakes around... similar stamps appear on some old kukri from India. {probably 20s Id guess..] as well as the African machete I showed earlier in the thread...


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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2014, 11:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,232
Posted By spiral
I have to agree Jim.. Ibrahim, Although I...

I have to agree Jim.. Ibrahim, Although I suspect the range of such fake marks may include North Africa as well as the Arabian Peninsula....

This machete was for sale on ebay a couple of years...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,262
Posted By spiral
Interesting Kronckew . Heres another...

Interesting Kronckew .

Heres another one...From Chinese social media...

Looks like a Chinese knock off of a Japanese sword.

Spiral
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,323
Posted By spiral
Indeed they could, but of course they wont need...

Indeed they could, but of course they wont need to now, Because you've invited them here. :shrug:

I am sure there grateful.

Spiral
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2014, 11:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,262
Posted By spiral
I dare say it will come out in the wash, but I...

I dare say it will come out in the wash, but I bet they used the cheapest mass production factory melon choppers in a bulk buy from a dime store... not a traditional hand crafted or styled ethnic...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,262
Posted By spiral
Chinese Water Melon knives are like long square...

Chinese Water Melon knives are like long square dha in profile & certainly match the description. There also thin, springy & sharp

They have for a long time been triad/tong favorites at least in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,323
Posted By spiral
I am sure they will find this forum very useful...

I am sure they will find this forum very useful for there future endeavours.

spiral
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2014, 09:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,323
Posted By spiral
It seems its using a hacked Italian account. ...

It seems its using a hacked Italian account.

Spiral
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th February 2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,323
Posted By spiral
Alex, If I were you id bid a million dollars on...

Alex, If I were you id bid a million dollars on it, in about 20 separate bids building up each time....... $10,$100$1000,$5000 etc.etc. to save him "selling" it for cash quickly. ;)

That way...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,707
Posted By spiral
Its far too open grained to be sandlewood. ...

Its far too open grained to be sandlewood.

Historically Oman has imported good quality timber from India & I would guess Africa as well, so may not necessarily be local. {After all none of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,707
Posted By spiral
After further perusal I have to agree with...

After further perusal I have to agree with A.alnakkas.

It is timber, the fibres that are shown on the end grain are open grained on the side... that is timber structure, Not horn of any kind & not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,707
Posted By spiral
A Jambiya with a possibly rhino horn hilt & a...

A Jambiya with a possibly rhino horn hilt & a solid steel blade. A metal strip is missing round the bottom of the hilt.

I am sure someone can tell you the name of the area is comes from.

...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th February 2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,899
Posted By spiral
Lovely scabbard to have Russel! Congrats, it all...

Lovely scabbard to have Russel! Congrats, it all helps bring the piece together.

quill work is quite rare indeed...

Clearly the right scabbard for that kukri & same era as well.

The Chapes...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th February 2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,899
Posted By spiral
You dirty Cheat! {Go to top of the class!} :D ...

You dirty Cheat! {Go to top of the class!} :D



Yes and the second highest bidder did as well!




Could be Russel, But I did wonder if some of the roughness is later work with file...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,899
Posted By spiral
Certainly does Mr.W ;) A good buy at...

Certainly does Mr.W ;)

A good buy at C.$789 for someone...

Not for sale to UK or China though , despite bieng sold from Brit. address buy a member of this forum. :shrug:

spiral
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,899
Posted By spiral
Heres some more with complex fullering from my...

Heres some more with complex fullering from my collection. They remind me of some Persian blade work.


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/qwer3/P1010004-3.jpg
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,584
Posted By spiral
I think I recall that there is a type of Burmese...

I think I recall that there is a type of Burmese tribal Dancing Dha listed in Rawlsons Indian Arms,that has some shape similarities. {differences as well.}

I haven't got mine to hand but if so it...
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