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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2019, 06:48 PM
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Posted By mross
One thing I would like to point out. Edge damage...

One thing I would like to point out. Edge damage is just that edge damage. While it's romantic to think it was earned in battle it is far more likely that a previous owner( non-warrior) did something...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2019, 05:32 PM
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Posted By mross
No argument at all. I never mentioned gardening...

No argument at all. I never mentioned gardening tool I was trying to point out and guess I did not do so well, that I think status symbol is their primary purpose. I have read many statements that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th March 2019, 07:33 PM
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Posted By mross
I know this may not be a popular opinion. I do...

I know this may not be a popular opinion. I do not think any of the Panabas where primarily a fighting weapon. Status symbol, execution device, clean up weapon after a battle but not primarily a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2019, 03:08 PM
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Views: 9,550
Posted By mross
I do not think it is Native American. Most if not...

I do not think it is Native American. Most if not all of their metal tools where trade items and where not bronze. Just does not look like anything attributed to them.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2019, 04:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 44,201
Posted By mross
This is the type of information that is very...

This is the type of information that is very useful. It is also the type of insight that the Cato book lacked.(Which is why I take that book with a grain of salt). Xasterix I know you said you are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th March 2019, 08:36 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 67,117
Posted By mross
Yes, but; Why beads? What is the significance of...

Yes, but; Why beads? What is the significance of their use as trade, decoration, in some cases money? If we answer this we may be able to home in on the original question.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th March 2019, 03:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 44,201
Posted By mross
The "for those who travel" category is a deep...

The "for those who travel" category is a deep dark swamp. The easiest is if the item in question was completely made for tourists. Where it gets dicey; what about a cheap blade shaped piece of metal...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th March 2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 67,117
Posted By mross
Not to hijack the thread, thou this may. I think...

Not to hijack the thread, thou this may. I think it has been firmly established that the bead "embellishment" occurs across time and and culture. In America the Native Americans have a very long...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 51,819
Posted By mross
I agree with the Moro comparisons. I have a Moro...

I agree with the Moro comparisons. I have a Moro blade whose steel looks every bit like a Japanese blade (minus the visible hada and hamon, which is a product of polish technique, the Moro's used a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 67,117
Posted By mross
There is information that can be inferred from...

There is information that can be inferred from both these statements. The fact that beading is so widespread( beyond any argument; also; beads in all the great pictures in this thread) sort of points...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2019, 06:51 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 67,117
Posted By mross
I'm going with #1. Simplest reason is usually the...

I'm going with #1. Simplest reason is usually the best.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2019, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,421
Posted By mross
Wow, that is some nice meticulous work, inlay is...

Wow, that is some nice meticulous work, inlay is crazy time consuming and not very forgiving. Nice work.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2019, 07:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 51,819
Posted By mross
Battara, I'm afraid like my bad penny analogy...

Battara, I'm afraid like my bad penny analogy earlier the dreaded laminated vs mono steel will keep coming up. Laminate looks cooler than mono steel but that is really all it has going for it....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2019, 09:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 67,117
Posted By mross
Well just to make things more interesting, here...

Well just to make things more interesting, here is a photo of Buster's remake of the King Tut dagger. Note the bead work on the handle.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th March 2019, 03:52 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 67,117
Posted By mross
Let me first plead ignorance on knowledge of this...

Let me first plead ignorance on knowledge of this area. However I do not think smiths of yesteryear are much different than smiths of today. I think it's the cool factor and the smiths way of showing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd February 2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 51,819
Posted By mross
This thread concept like a bad penny will...

This thread concept like a bad penny will continue to turn up. Like a bad penny it's sorta interesting but not worth spending much time on.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2019, 03:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,861
Posted By mross
I'm in the camp that these are primarily status...

I'm in the camp that these are primarily status symbols, whatever they are used for. They definitely would not be my first choice for a weapon, but in a pinch they'll do.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2019, 09:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,643
Posted By mross
Wow, that is gorgeous. More like a piece of...

Wow, that is gorgeous. More like a piece of jewelry than an art knife.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th January 2019, 03:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,213
Posted By mross
Looks like an enjoyable way to spend some family...

Looks like an enjoyable way to spend some family time
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th January 2019, 08:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 36,558
Posted By mross
Sorry bout that, my bad, been awhile since I...

Sorry bout that, my bad, been awhile since I looked at the rules. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th January 2019, 04:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 36,558
Posted By mross
I would much more trust the descriptions here;

I would much more trust the descriptions here;
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,861
Posted By mross
Wow, could not agree more. I have often said...

Wow, could not agree more. I have often said Cato, while currently the best out there, should be taken with a grain of salt. I own many Moro weapons, the ones that are Datu class I would never think...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,861
Posted By mross
Have you etched this blade? You might be...

Have you etched this blade? You might be pleasantly surprised.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th November 2018, 04:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,914
Posted By mross
Looks like a good solid fighter to me.

Looks like a good solid fighter to me.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,260
Posted By mross
Yes, take care get well!!!

Yes, take care get well!!!
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