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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2025, 04:14 AM
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Posted By JeffS
Stunning collection!

Stunning collection!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2025, 03:03 AM
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Posted By JeffS
Still working on it, but here it is. Large 18"...

Still working on it, but here it is. Large 18" blade, the tip was repaired at some earlier date.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2025, 09:33 AM
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Posted By JeffS
One more

One more
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2025, 12:22 PM
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Views: 84,129
Posted By JeffS
Ran across another from the Lew Waldman...

Ran across another from the Lew Waldman collection hosted on this site, posted as reference.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2025, 06:44 AM
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Views: 9,925
Posted By JeffS
Kerambit

We don't see a lot of these here so thought I would share. Looks old and all business. The little scabbard is wood covered by woven and lacquered fiber, perhaps providing a bit of friction to keep it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2025, 03:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 97,584
Posted By JeffS
Cool. Do we merge threads here? Appending this...

Cool. Do we merge threads here? Appending this one to that would be efficient use of space.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2025, 02:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 97,584
Posted By JeffS
Here is one more from my collection that features...

Here is one more from my collection that features that squared shoulder.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2025, 01:38 PM
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Posted By JeffS
That's great Detlef, exactly why I love this...

That's great Detlef, exactly why I love this forum. The longer handles on those are needed with the shorter ferrules.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2025, 10:02 AM
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Views: 97,584
Posted By JeffS
Moro punal bronze guard?

I picked this 7" blade and ferrule/guard up very cheap since it looked like a good match to a punal I have that, at some point of history, had it's blade swapped out for a fake one. Great news is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2025, 04:06 PM
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Views: 23,952
Posted By JeffS
Nice match with the alameng. I can't help with...

Nice match with the alameng. I can't help with the handle. The leather over wood with silver does not seem like a common Sulawesi feature, nor elsewhere in Indonesia from my (limited) experience. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2025, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 34,086
Posted By JeffS
Hi Ian. I hope to discuss further with him when I...

Hi Ian. I hope to discuss further with him when I have a chance but I'm not sure about sensitivities regarding acknowledging a weapon. However, I think it is clearly a weapon due to the massive size...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2025, 01:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,670
Posted By JeffS
Yes, that is what was the type of thing I was...

Yes, that is what was the type of thing I was wondering. Hopefully there will be more clues.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2025, 06:36 PM
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Views: 21,670
Posted By JeffS
Good point. I won't have it in hand for awhile so...

Good point. I won't have it in hand for awhile so won't know if there is a peen, but the handle also certainly matches your example. The blade, of course, is not hill tribe but I wouldn't be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2025, 12:00 PM
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Views: 21,670
Posted By JeffS
Hill tribe sword

Hello. Bought this on a whim (offer accepted on Ebay). The handle looks Muong from Northern Vietnam to me (I've add photo of Myong knife I collected in 2009) but curious about the blade, particularly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2025, 08:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 80,277
Posted By JeffS
Ha, found this old thread from back in the day...

Ha, found this old thread from back in the day when we weren't afraid to have a little fun around here :) ! Let's get it going again!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2025, 12:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 45,159
Posted By JeffS
Here are some rectangular knives from that trip....

Here are some rectangular knives from that trip. Unfortunately I didn't take a picture of that particular basket style. Top photo are kitchen knife sized while the second photo is short sword sized....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2025, 11:24 AM
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Views: 45,159
Posted By JeffS
I recently saw a small form of this open weave...

I recently saw a small form of this open weave oblong basket and similar rectangular (but shorter handle and different binding style) in Nagaland. Sumi Naga.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2025, 11:09 AM
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Views: 28,447
Posted By JeffS
They look to be from PNG

They look to be from PNG
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2025, 05:47 PM
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Views: 38,755
Posted By JeffS
That is amazing! Thank you for sharing.

That is amazing! Thank you for sharing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2025, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 34,086
Posted By JeffS
Hi Ian - Confirmed Sami for two generations but I...

Hi Ian - Confirmed Sami for two generations but I suppose it could have originated with another group. I will have opportunity for further discussions with the owner and will update the thread ifnI...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2025, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 31,985
Posted By JeffS
Outside of the cast ferule and the woven scabbard...

Outside of the cast ferule and the woven scabbard bands I see little recognizable from that region. The upturned scabbard is very distinct. The pommel knob looks like it was meant for a lanyard. We...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2025, 12:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 34,086
Posted By JeffS
Large Naga dao

Poor pictures since I did not have much time but thought this may interest some of you. I'm just returning from a trip in central Nagaland and spent the last week with the Sumi Naga there. Most dao...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2025, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 42,603
Posted By JeffS
You know, I had that thought it could be a keping...

You know, I had that thought it could be a keping as I recalled that there were a number of threads on the topic but for some reason I didn't run it down. Im pleased to be receiving one. Have you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2025, 01:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 55,744
Posted By JeffS
I'm still trying to get my head around this...

I'm still trying to get my head around this absolute pile of pirate booty! Thank you for sharing. Regarding the Aceh scabbards, the intricate patterns are certainly ornamentation but if they also...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2025, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 42,603
Posted By JeffS
Unusual metal handle barong

I had an offer accepted on this Ebay purchase. I'm curious if anyone has seen anything like this. The handle appears to be well cast bronze or brass with copper ornamentation welded on. The short...
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