Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th July 2005, 06:31 AM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 11,982
I agree that at least according to the Bob Cato...
I agree that at least according to the Bob Cato trunk theory, this blade would be Maranao (has the Maranao bulge). Though after handling some strange pieces lately, I am starting to wonder how well...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th July 2005, 06:22 AM
|
|
Replies: 37
Views: 36,492
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th July 2005, 05:16 AM
|
|
Replies: 37
Views: 36,492
Most common method of faking that is popping up...
Most common method of faking that is popping up right now in Moro kris, are old blades new fittings. Usually missing the asang-asang, lots of dirt on the hilts, black blade, etc... Essentially the...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th June 2005, 05:42 PM
|
|
Replies: 44
Views: 25,189
Tom
Shandigan barongs, the edge is more like...
Tom
Shandigan barongs, the edge is more like someone re-inforced by adding steel to the cutting edge on a regular barong, vs hollow grinding it out. The normal part starts as a regular flat...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th June 2005, 06:15 AM
|
|
Replies: 30
Views: 21,994
I have the feeling there was not a wax resist...
I have the feeling there was not a wax resist done. If you look at the transition border between the polish and etched area, as well as the lamination hints in the tip, there is a raggedness that is...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th June 2005, 06:08 AM
|
|
Replies: 44
Views: 25,189
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th June 2005, 06:04 AM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 13,428
Wow, now that would be the type of Kalinga axe...
Wow, now that would be the type of Kalinga axe that I would expect to draw such a price. Very nice head, knob out of the hilt, very nice brass work (so rare to see so much so well done). Wow. Very...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd June 2005, 07:41 PM
|
|
Replies: 30
Views: 21,994
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd June 2005, 07:35 PM
|
|
Replies: 44
Views: 25,189
Spunjer
Now that you say it, 19th Century...
Spunjer
Now that you say it, 19th Century Shandigan Barong does roll off the lips very nicely. Anyways, no real insights into the matter, just thinking out loud. Its just a high rate of...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd June 2005, 01:23 PM
|
|
Replies: 30
Views: 21,994
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd June 2005, 07:22 AM
|
|
Replies: 44
Views: 25,189
Carlo so far you have the most info Ive seen on...
Carlo so far you have the most info Ive seen on this style. Ive never heard the pira influence before. In Cecil's catalog he mentions they were made by grinding of the top side of the blade (though...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd June 2005, 07:16 AM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 13,428
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd June 2005, 10:08 PM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 9,761
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd June 2005, 10:04 PM
|
|
Replies: 44
Views: 25,189
Hello Spunjer
By complete I mean it doesnt...
Hello Spunjer
By complete I mean it doesnt look like its had parts swapped around, eg. original hilt, scabbard, etc... My own personal feeling (not some resounding decree, just an opinion) is...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st June 2005, 03:54 PM
|
|
Replies: 44
Views: 25,189
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st June 2005, 03:39 PM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 9,761
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd May 2005, 09:39 PM
|
|
Replies: 25
Views: 26,204
Rick, the lack of carving/fretwork kris I have...
Rick, the lack of carving/fretwork kris I have seen fall into two categories. Those whose fretwork were removed purposely through either corrosion or a misguided owner (Cecil had a scary story about...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd May 2005, 09:27 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 7,779
When you said rusty, I was expecting something...
When you said rusty, I was expecting something that was more rust than sword, but this piece is in good condition. Lemon juice, vinegar, or any other juice that is acidic will remove rust, but it...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd May 2005, 01:12 AM
|
|
Replies: 50
Views: 48,318
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd May 2005, 01:10 AM
|
|
Replies: 25
Views: 26,204
The number could always be an accession number...
The number could always be an accession number (hmmm...is that the right term?). Ive seen some museums do horrible things to blades they accept (well this is not something that all museums do, but...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th May 2005, 11:33 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 10,318
Ive done the heat implement thing myself to...
Ive done the heat implement thing myself to remove larger chunks of galal. Usually a screwdriver or cheap knife heated hot on a torch (not hot enough to scorch the wood just hot enough to make the...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th May 2005, 06:12 AM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 10,318
Ive been using a 1/3 ratio for each, maybe a...
Ive been using a 1/3 ratio for each, maybe a little more tung oil than linseed. Essentially you are making a wiping varnish. Make sure you find boiled linseed oil, the unboiled stuff takes forever...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th May 2005, 09:52 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 6,886
My gut is telling Xtian, possibly Luzon. Is it...
My gut is telling Xtian, possibly Luzon. Is it partial tang? My feeling from the pics is that it is, and that plus the rattan work makes me think Visaya. But the gut just wants to say Luzon or...
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th May 2005, 09:48 PM
|
|
Replies: 17
Views: 15,977
|
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th May 2005, 09:34 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 10,318
Nice kris, was eyeing it myself, but Ebay has...
Nice kris, was eyeing it myself, but Ebay has definitely become much harder to score stuff from without spending $$$. A couple recommendations. When it comes to putting the hilt back on, try pitch...
|
