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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2023, 06:33 AM
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Posted By Iain
Hi Ian, there are a few indicators in this case...

Hi Ian, there are a few indicators in this case that point to a Burmese origin. The tip form is not one that seems common on the Thai or Laos side of the border as well as the spine shape and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2023, 06:31 AM
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Posted By Iain
Hi Kai, its bamboo I am fairly sure. Most likely...

Hi Kai, its bamboo I am fairly sure. Most likely the variety known as "iron bamboo" and in this case its solid rather than hollow.

Attribution is quite difficult and I would hesitate to name a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2023, 04:44 PM
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Posted By Iain
A rare Burmese dha

I haven't shared additions to my collection in some time but this one is interesting enough to be worth a post.

While quite a simple sword this one is notable for the rare tip form and also that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,693
Posted By Iain
Its a well made thing at any rate and perhaps...

Its a well made thing at any rate and perhaps sturdier than many takouba I've handled! When you get it in hand it will be interesting to see if there's anything else the blade can tell us.

I've...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,693
Posted By Iain
In my view its not a takouba, its most likely an...

In my view its not a takouba, its most likely an old stage prop aping a viking sword. The pommel is not of the type you would see on a takouba, its made to imitate a two part viking pommel. The blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,221
Posted By Iain
Another a friend was kind enough to send me...

Another a friend was kind enough to send me images of privately and gave permission to post here. His description, basically in agreement with my own thoughts on the use of these.

"Size 18-1.4...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,221
Posted By Iain
Hi Ian, thanks for your comment. yes the lotus...

Hi Ian, thanks for your comment. yes the lotus bud style is often associated with this area and also with Khmer items, although certainly not exclusive to them.

The habaki feature I think is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,221
Posted By Iain
Nice example, I have seen several of these all...

Nice example, I have seen several of these all marked in the same way. Likely all coming from the same workshop.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,221
Posted By Iain
Hi Detlef, thanks for posting yours. As you know...

Hi Detlef, thanks for posting yours. As you know attributions are often difficult in this region but I think we can say these are mainly a Khmer influenced design. Similar knives exist in Thailand...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,221
Posted By Iain
Cambodian working knives

I have a couple of these, but figured they are worth a thread in case anyone else has examples. These are oddly not very common, but are quite interesting items. They are usually around 38-42cm long...
Forum: European Armoury 5th November 2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 102,319
Posted By Iain
Thanks for the detailed write up Jim summarizing...

Thanks for the detailed write up Jim summarizing your earlier points and finding the source you were referring to. Of course the sword we are discussing and these early medieval Byzantine and Islamic...
Forum: Swap Forum 5th November 2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,657
Posted By Iain
Assorted African items for sale

A mix of various knives and pieces I got in mixed lots over the last year. These don't fit my collection but perhaps they will for someone else!

I'd prefer to sell them all together, but if only...
Forum: European Armoury 4th November 2021, 09:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 102,319
Posted By Iain
That link basically uses all the papers and...

That link basically uses all the papers and sources I posted. :)

Thanks for the clear picture Evgeny of the blade.

These cuff hilts can appear with a curved blade. There's actually a couple...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd November 2021, 07:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 102,319
Posted By Iain
This is not a steppes sword or design as we'd...

This is not a steppes sword or design as we'd classically define it. Rather it filters out of Persia and finds common use among both Islamic and Byzantine forces perhaps as early as the 8th century...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd November 2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 102,319
Posted By Iain
Hi Evgeny, Its possible the guard is in the...

Hi Evgeny,

Its possible the guard is in the correct orientation, I don't have the benefit of the sword in hand, typically the cuff over the guard is the "wider" element while the lower half of the...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd November 2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 102,319
Posted By Iain
This is part of a family of 'cuff' hilted swords...

This is part of a family of 'cuff' hilted swords common across the Byzantine empire and areas of its influence. The style actually dates back to Samanid period. In later times it can be observed as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2021, 12:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 28,357
Posted By Iain
I would not be surprised if the price realized is...

I would not be surprised if the price realized is due to one or more Islamic art museums in the middle east bidding on it. It is almost certainly from the same workshop as the Ali Dinar swords. As Ed...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2021, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,669
Posted By Iain
Thanks Charles, The tonkou feature is not...

Thanks Charles,

The tonkou feature is not particularly common but also not massively rare. This style of tonkou is similar to those found on Chinese and Vietnamese weapons.




Hi Ian, I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st October 2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,669
Posted By Iain
Old northern Thai daab

Been waiting a while for this one to show up and quite pleased with it. An unusual example (although others that are similar are out there) with a tankou that differs from the ones found on Thai made...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2021, 03:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 40,186
Posted By Iain
Absolutely agree, my point was more that this is...

Absolutely agree, my point was more that this is likely older than the typical Vietnamese blades we see that came back in colonial times of 19th century manufacture. The imperfections in the fuller...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th September 2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 40,186
Posted By Iain
Hi Philip, thanks for the comments, of course...

Hi Philip, thanks for the comments, of course very much inline with my own thinking, the Hermitage example for the guard was also what came immediately to my mind as well when I decided to buy this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2021, 08:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 40,186
Posted By Iain
Hi Ian, Yes, some of these are Ayutthaya...

Hi Ian,

Yes, some of these are Ayutthaya period, some are later. Its important to keep in mind just how influential Japanese mercenaries were at the time, Yamada Nagamasa is perhaps the most...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 40,186
Posted By Iain
Hi Ian, I'm attaching a few pics so others can...

Hi Ian, I'm attaching a few pics so others can see some Thai examples.

The cross section of the hilt is somewhat more rounded by the guard but generally rectangular.

A feature that is also...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 40,186
Posted By Iain
Unfortunately with the lacquer in place its...

Unfortunately with the lacquer in place its impossible to tell if there's a rivet or a peg. This type of lacquer over cord is very hard.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 40,186
Posted By Iain
Possible but I feel the style of the hilt wrap...

Possible but I feel the style of the hilt wrap and scabbard doesn't point that way. But I'm not all that familiar with Korean arms.
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