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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th December 2011, 11:20 PM
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Posted By RSWORD
When thinking about Ottoman influences in Indian...

When thinking about Ottoman influences in Indian arms one might look at the Coorgi(sp?) as a possibility. The Ottomans had extensive involvement there from the 16th century onward. Matter of fact,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th December 2011, 11:15 PM
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Posted By RSWORD
Many thanks for the translation and information. ...

Many thanks for the translation and information. It is indeed very helpful and provides some insight into this sword and perhaps who might have owned it. The sword is not new. The blade has been...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th December 2011, 02:19 AM
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Views: 15,901
Posted By RSWORD
Here are some, hopefully, better pictures to...

Here are some, hopefully, better pictures to assist with the translation and hopefully giving us more insight into this piece.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th December 2011, 04:42 AM
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Views: 15,901
Posted By RSWORD
I apologize for my delay in responding. I have...

I apologize for my delay in responding. I have been away on travels. Interesting discussing so far and am happy to provide some better pictures to hopefully continue the discussion. Will do so...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd December 2011, 02:11 AM
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Views: 15,901
Posted By RSWORD
Afghan military saber for translation request

This is an interesting sword. It is an Afghan sword, in the military style of the late 19th to turn of the century, featuring a wootz guard, wootz tang band and the top scabbard mount is wootz. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th December 2011, 04:22 AM
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Views: 9,097
Posted By RSWORD
Nice sword. One thing to always check with a...

Nice sword. One thing to always check with a handle like this with this type of ribbing is whether or not the grip is wootz. Some of these will etch out with a nice wootz pattern which would take...
Forum: Swap Forum 12th November 2011, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,803
Posted By RSWORD
For anyone that is thinking about it, I would be...

For anyone that is thinking about it, I would be open to a payment plan so feel free to e-mail me to discuss options.
Forum: Swap Forum 9th November 2011, 11:36 PM
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Views: 6,803
Posted By RSWORD
Here are some additional pictures including some...

Here are some additional pictures including some good close up shots of the pattern in the blade. It is a very active and bold pattern that is consistent throughout.
Forum: Swap Forum 9th November 2011, 11:32 PM
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Views: 6,803
Posted By RSWORD
19th century Syrian shamshir with 17th century Persian blade

I am offering a 19th century Syrian mounted shamshir with a 17th century Persian wootz blade. The blade has very nicely executed segmented fullers in rows of 3 along with a wide channel in the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th October 2011, 02:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,120
Posted By RSWORD
Yes, thank you Raja Muda for the translation and...

Yes, thank you Raja Muda for the translation and historical information. Also, thank you tunggulametung for your translation assistance as well. All very helpful and much appreciated.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st October 2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,120
Posted By RSWORD
Hopefully, some of our friends from the keris...

Hopefully, some of our friends from the keris forum can have a go on this translation to see if we get any information from that. I agree, the blade is not of particularly high quality. The pamor...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st October 2011, 12:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,120
Posted By RSWORD
Arabic translation assistance on Sumatran keris

Here is an interesting Sumatran keris with a silver scabbard with inscription. The interesting part is I can make out a date of 1223 which, if accurate, would be early 19th century. My question is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,847
Posted By RSWORD
I would also add to Gavin's comments that a wide...

I would also add to Gavin's comments that a wide assortment of blade quality can be found in these. Occassionally, an older blade will be recycled in these later mounts and when polished and etched...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st September 2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,040
Posted By RSWORD
Very nice example Charles. Interesting two tone...

Very nice example Charles. Interesting two tone hilt and very neat blade. By the way Kai, an inserted hardened edge is sandwhich construction. That core plate is inserted between softer "cheeks"...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,965
Posted By RSWORD
My apologies Charles for taking so long to post...

My apologies Charles for taking so long to post my example but things have been a bit on the busy side for me. Here is my example. It is a good long Yat with a nice coarse wootz pattern with good...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2011, 12:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 36,575
Posted By RSWORD
Great additions to the thread guys. Jens, I love...

Great additions to the thread guys. Jens, I love the Pata. Does the wootz appear to be a "veneer" applied over the top of a core steel guantlet? In discussions with Philip who polishes a lot of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,379
Posted By RSWORD
I recommend an etch on the blade as I suspect it...

I recommend an etch on the blade as I suspect it may be twistcore.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th June 2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 36,575
Posted By RSWORD
I'm happy to see the thread is still alive! It...

I'm happy to see the thread is still alive! It is wonderful to see all of the great examples of wootz!

Alex, thanks for sharing that georgeous ladder pattern shammie!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th June 2011, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,215
Posted By RSWORD
Thanks for the feedback provided thusfar. As far...

Thanks for the feedback provided thusfar. As far as whether or not the handle is a recent production all I can say having the advantage of piece in hand, is that the ivory has a nice mellow patina...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th June 2011, 11:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,215
Posted By RSWORD
Sharing a keris for discussion

Hello. Thought I would share this keris for discussion. Very nicely carved ivory handle and the blade is solid, with good weight and nice patterning. I'm wondering what the scabbard may have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd June 2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 23,059
Posted By RSWORD
Here is a link to a discussion on the parasol...

Here is a link to a discussion on the parasol mark and pictures of a couple of examples.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7165&highlight=parasol

In my experience, you only find...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd June 2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 23,059
Posted By RSWORD
I'm not saying the entire piece is Indian, just...

I'm not saying the entire piece is Indian, just the blade. The lettering could be a post-manufacture add-on but the profile of the blade, the fullering and the umbrella/parasol mark are quite...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd June 2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 23,059
Posted By RSWORD
The blade looks Indian to my eyes and do I see an...

The blade looks Indian to my eyes and do I see an Indian parasol mark?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2011, 02:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,521
Posted By RSWORD
Nathaniel thanks for posting those examples of...

Nathaniel thanks for posting those examples of pierced silver from the area. Looks like it is a long standing tradition and I'm sure there are probably other examples of dha scabbards with similar...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2011, 04:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,521
Posted By RSWORD
As promised, here is a close up shot of the...

As promised, here is a close up shot of the pierced silver so that you can see the silver sleeve in the background, albeit with tarnish that is showing through as black in spots. Also a couple of...
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