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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st August 2010, 06:18 PM
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Posted By laEspadaAncha
The blade is typical of the bowie-profile NO. 18...

The blade is typical of the bowie-profile NO. 18 Machete designed in 1934 as a "bailout" knife for Army Air Corps personnel stationed in tropical areas. The knife was made by Case, Collins,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2010, 07:46 PM
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Views: 37,616
Posted By laEspadaAncha
As much as I am appreciative of the continued...

As much as I am appreciative of the continued interest in these pieces, I must also ask for your continued patience, gentlemen. :)

I am still trying to work a deal for it, and don't want to risk...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th August 2010, 01:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 36,005
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Feliz Cumpleaņos vato viejo! ;) This...

Feliz Cumpleaņos vato viejo! ;)

This glorified retired ramp rat made me feel All Too Welcome here at the forum even though I had only posted a handful of times... Every post Jim throws up is...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 14th August 2010, 06:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 33,840
Posted By laEspadaAncha
It is worth noting that (authentic) phurbas can...

It is worth noting that (authentic) phurbas can still be found at fair prices in antique stores in India - especially in Janpath in Delhi, where a lot of items from Tibet, Nepal, and elsewhere may be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th August 2010, 02:51 AM
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Posted By laEspadaAncha
Does that mean you got my email? ;) Still...

Does that mean you got my email? ;)

Still in negotiations... once I know one way or the other, I'll post those pics to the thread. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th August 2010, 04:45 AM
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Views: 37,616
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Howdy all, Jose - I'm over here in San...

Howdy all,

Jose - I'm over here in San Diego... I guess the lack of basic geographic knowledge is endemic, eh? ;)

Alan - thank you for the kind words... :)

Nonoy & Rick, I agree with you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th August 2010, 08:01 PM
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Views: 37,616
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Hi Nonoy, Thank you... I can appreciate...

Hi Nonoy,

Thank you... I can appreciate your sadness, and reading of it, I feel a little conflicted.

It brings up a valid and sometimes contentious point of discussion - who owns ethnographic...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2010, 11:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 37,616
Posted By laEspadaAncha
If I was more confident in my etching abilities...

If I was more confident in my etching abilities (I have a bottle of etchant solution from RadioShack purchased for this purpose that remains unopened to this day), I would be in the process of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2010, 04:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 37,616
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Lastly, here's the barong. Blade measures...

Lastly, here's the barong. Blade measures approx. 15 in. / 38 cm with a 22-in. / 56 cm OAL. The spine of the blade measures 51/6 of an in. / 8 mm in thickness at the hilt. The color variation you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2010, 03:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 37,616
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Howdy Pepper... FWIW, what little reference...

Howdy Pepper... FWIW, what little reference material I have shows several (of this) hoof-pommel kris attributed to both the Maguindanao and Maranao... :)

Speaking of which, here are photos of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2010, 02:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 37,616
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Thanks, guys... :) And thanks Jose for the...

Thanks, guys... :)

And thanks Jose for the input re: the possible answer behind the pommel's "mystery metal." I'm a little apprehensive about polishing it, but I might ask a local jeweler or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2010, 10:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 37,616
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Here's photos of the larger kris. Approximate...

Here's photos of the larger kris. Approximate measurements are as follows:

Blade length (measured from where the gangya meets the hilt): 22 11/16 in. / 57.6 cm
OAL: 27 7/8 in. / 70.8 cm
Gangya...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2010, 10:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,474
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Funky... were there any other items along with it...

Funky... were there any other items along with it - artwork, textiles, etc. - that might have suggested a region of origin? The bands inside of the ferrule and pommel cap look metallic - like...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 37,616
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Arrow Spanish-American War Period Barong & Kris for Comment

Good Fortune smiled upon me yesterday when I encountered (actually, I had gone in search of) these items at the estate sale of a recently deceased retired Naval officer. Instead of retyping the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st July 2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,041
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Hello Kisak, Thank you for your response. I...

Hello Kisak,

Thank you for your response. I have in fact had this posted over at NMB as well, and both through the board and through direct correspondence with one of its more established...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th July 2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 32,020
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Much obliged, Atlantia. :) Now that I am...

Much obliged, Atlantia. :)

Now that I am back home, I might post them myself, though I may first want to go searching for similar examples to see if I can find another like it on the 'bay or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th July 2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,041
Posted By laEspadaAncha
More images of the hamon

More images of the hamon on the obverse:
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/8428/hamonobv2.jpg

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/8961/hamonobv3.jpg
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th July 2010, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,041
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Question Need help with interpreting Wakizashi hamon

I recently traded for a nice Wakizashi ("nice" simply meaning authentic) and am hoping someone can help me estimate a date and place/school of manufacture base on the hamon and form/style of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th July 2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 32,020
Posted By laEspadaAncha
I actually have that exhibit bookmarked and have...

I actually have that exhibit bookmarked and have relied upon it as a reference and resource on several occasions, even having referred to it in another thread here earlier in the year with regards to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th July 2010, 05:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,274
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Now THAT'S a khanda! That piece really speaks to...

Now THAT'S a khanda! That piece really speaks to me... Just the kind of weapon that holds a ton of appeal to my eye.

Beautiful piece lionzden. If you ever decide to sell it, I hope you'll give...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,738
Posted By laEspadaAncha
You sure called that one... Nice. :)

You sure called that one... Nice. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2010, 08:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 32,020
Posted By laEspadaAncha
I ended up passing on it... The patina (in the...

I ended up passing on it... The patina (in the form of mineral acretions) was nowhere near what one would expect from a bronze item of antiquity. Nonetheless, it was beautiful, and I gave it some...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2010, 03:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 32,020
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Let me add that I have handled (and in fact)...

Let me add that I have handled (and in fact) Bronze Age weapons from Luristan and Turkey, as wells Bronze Age artifacts from several cultural complexes. I have experience with real patina, and aside...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2010, 03:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 32,020
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Need help with Chinese bronze sword

So I'm writing this from an antique store where I have found a Chinese bronze jian... Now by nature I'm beyond cautious when it comes to Chinese bronze... The only example I've seen in person I know...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd July 2010, 05:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 25,636
Posted By laEspadaAncha
Hi Steve, Nice example you have there... ...

Hi Steve,

Nice example you have there...

Interesting you mention the use by women, as my own is a perfect fit in my own wife's hand (she thinks she's Jhansi Ki Rani, and was pretty tickled...
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