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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2016, 10:55 PM
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Views: 16,237
Posted By CharlesS
Oliver, thanks for your input. Ibrahim, I...

Oliver, thanks for your input.

Ibrahim, I was just about to ask Oliver if he had a picture reference to a calligrapher's kit, but you already have shown us a splendid one!

Thanks for adding so...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2016, 07:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,237
Posted By CharlesS
Kronckew, that's not cruel, it's correct, and...

Kronckew, that's not cruel, it's correct, and thanks for pointing out the oversight. I have made the correction. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2016, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,668
Posted By CharlesS
Need Help Identifying the Origin of this Indonesian Sword

The odd little Indonesian sword is an eye-catcher, but I have no idea of its origins and hope some of out Indonesian experts can help.

The sword is only 24in. overall, with a short, 14in., pamor...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2016, 07:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,339
Posted By CharlesS
A Lovely, Quality Javanese Parang

I recently purchased this lovely Javanese sword/parang from one of our members, Arjan, at My Tribal World, and I am so impressed with it. I believe is is the best quality Javanese sword I have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2016, 07:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,237
Posted By CharlesS
Deadly Utility: Indo-Persian Scissors

I had seen pictures of Indo Persian scissors before, and often admired their elegance...and their quite lethal dual purpose...but I have not had a chance to purchase one til recently, and I like this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,365
Posted By CharlesS
You already know how I feel about this one,...

You already know how I feel about this one, Bathala! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,152
Posted By CharlesS
I think Artzi is referring to the dress(hilt and...

I think Artzi is referring to the dress(hilt and scabbard) when he says early-mid 20th century. The spear head may be older, but I finding it interesting that the base does not end in thickened ball...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,997
Posted By CharlesS
Congrats on your first kampie. You got a darn...

Congrats on your first kampie. You got a darn nice one!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,624
Posted By CharlesS
To my eye the silver work on the pommel is not...

To my eye the silver work on the pommel is not ALL necessarily born with it originally. I question most especially the mid-section silver band. The upper band appears to hide the joint where the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,624
Posted By CharlesS
See revised post below.

See revised post below.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2016, 12:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 51,377
Posted By CharlesS
What a great thread...and what great eye candy!!

What a great thread...and what great eye candy!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st June 2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 30,582
Posted By CharlesS
Absolutely lovely example. Everything I love in a...

Absolutely lovely example. Everything I love in a kampie from the blade to the pommel, and the "repairs" just add more charm!

Congrats on such a lovely piece!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th June 2016, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,222
Posted By CharlesS
BANDOOK, Thanks so much for posting these...

BANDOOK,

Thanks so much for posting these lovely heirloom examples along with the photos. It's always amazing when we can get some input from the actual culture that used/uses the blade in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th June 2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,222
Posted By CharlesS
Gavin, That's interesting info. It would...

Gavin,

That's interesting info. It would make one believe that you would see more of these pichangettis around, but as family heirlooms...and they must take them seriously as such...that may...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2016, 08:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,222
Posted By CharlesS
AWESOME pics Ian!!! This is not at all the way I...

AWESOME pics Ian!!! This is not at all the way I expected it to be worn. Great info! It reminds me a bit of the modern wear of Indonesian keris and Arab jambiyas.

If you look at the examples in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,222
Posted By CharlesS
A Very Nice Ceremonial/Dress Coorg Pichangetti With All the "Bells and Whistles"

Coorg pichangettis are rare enough under any circumstances, but imagine my excitement when I saw this one!

This example is mounted with ivory scales with hilt mounts(pommel cap, top star motif,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,501
Posted By CharlesS
A Moro Spear's Mystery Rigging

Here is a Moro spear that is rigged beneath the spear head in a way I have never seen before. Normally when I see rigging like this it is in some way associated with the spear head, but in this case...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st June 2016, 09:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,837
Posted By CharlesS
Good point Ariel...another possibility, if,...

Good point Ariel...another possibility, if, indeed, it has a legit use.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st June 2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,837
Posted By CharlesS
If this one is old, it looks like a law...

If this one is old, it looks like a law enforcement "crowd control/criminal hook" to me, and not a combat weapon. I am not sure about the age, however, so perhaps someone else can chime in on that. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 19,617
Posted By CharlesS
Jimmy was a great guy with a big heart. Shows...

Jimmy was a great guy with a big heart. Shows will not be the same without BS-ing with him. I know he has had a rough couple of years, so rest in peace my friend, and know you are missed.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2016, 10:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 31,840
Posted By CharlesS
We have discussed a similar topic of "nonsense...

We have discussed a similar topic of "nonsense script" on a sboula sword here:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5861&highlight=sboula
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2016, 01:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 20,358
Posted By CharlesS
I remember this one, Battara. Yet another nice...

I remember this one, Battara. Yet another nice restoration job!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2016, 01:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,004
Posted By CharlesS
Thanks Battara! Great info!

Thanks Battara! Great info!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 34,178
Posted By CharlesS
Great info here guys. Those charts will be most...

Great info here guys. Those charts will be most helpful for many collectors.

Thanks for your efforts.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2016, 12:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,004
Posted By CharlesS
No Robert. It was an Ebay purchase, but not from...

No Robert. It was an Ebay purchase, but not from Lew's collection or Lee. Now was it originally owned by Lew?...I don't know.
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