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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2012, 03:10 AM
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Views: 23,555
Posted By Lew
I to enjoyed the show. Interesting that the...

I to enjoyed the show. Interesting that the Vikings had a route to Persia? I guess that crucible steel is really wootz? Must have been difficult to forge for for the Viking smiths or were these...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,205
Posted By Lew
Rob Very nice find :). Probably Visayan...

Rob

Very nice find :). Probably Visayan circa 1935-45?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2012, 03:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 50,341
Posted By Lew
I would say this is a composite sword. The...

I would say this is a composite sword. The scabbard has thin rings which indicates it was made post 1950 or so. The older scabbards had wide flattened rings. Looks like someone copied a Viking hilt...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 50,232
Posted By Lew
MOP sweet. Congrats :) Lew

MOP sweet.

Congrats :)

Lew
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,427
Posted By Lew
Here is the writing on the throat.

Here is the writing on the throat.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,427
Posted By Lew
Nice grouping Detlef :). Thank to all for your...

Nice grouping Detlef :). Thank to all for your comments. There is some type of writing on the throat of he scabbard. Will let you know what is says once it arrives.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,427
Posted By Lew
Nice gunong for comment

Just picked this up on eBay. Let me know what you think?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th September 2012, 04:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,175
Posted By Lew
I would use some #0000 Steel wool go lightly with...

I would use some #0000 Steel wool go lightly with it should take the varnish off without damaging the patina :). Then give it a buffing with a horse hair shoe brush.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th September 2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,820
Posted By Lew
The piece arrived today. It seems to be of good...

The piece arrived today. It seems to be of good quality and has a 5/16th inch thick blade at the hilt and the sharpness is good to. Probably a 1980s-90s as far as age goes but may be earlier (Vietnam...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th September 2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,820
Posted By Lew
Thanks guys. It should be here this Friday will...

Thanks guys. It should be here this Friday will let you know what my impression is :).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,820
Posted By Lew
Visayan Sword

Just picked up this interesting late 20th century sword. I have no idea what it's called :shrug:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261097505613
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th September 2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,935
Posted By Lew
Definately rhino :)

Definately rhino :)
Forum: European Armoury 30th August 2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,947
Posted By Lew
Fernando IMO this belongs in the swap.

Fernando

IMO this belongs in the swap.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th August 2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,985
Posted By Lew
Carlo I figure it's probably 1950s-60s...

Carlo

I figure it's probably 1950s-60s :shrug:. It's certainly not new the patina is not artificially applied.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th August 2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,985
Posted By Lew
Carlo It's still an interesting piece and...

Carlo

It's still an interesting piece and quite heavy.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th August 2012, 03:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 41,847
Posted By Lew
Very nice older barong. My guess it is from...

Very nice older barong. My guess it is from Samal. The carvings on the pommel are similar to mine and mine is Samal.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th August 2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,772
Posted By Lew
Western style blade copper fittings ivory hilt...

Western style blade copper fittings ivory hilt western style leather sheath? My opinion is its made up or a composite piece :shrug:.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2012, 12:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,097
Posted By Lew
From what I can see the blade is about 9.5 inches...

From what I can see the blade is about 9.5 inches long.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,097
Posted By Lew
[QUOTE=Indianajones]Hi Imas, your knife is from...

[QUOTE=Indianajones]Hi Imas, your knife is from the Philippines, Visayan for sure. Could be from the Panay island or Negros.

Actually this reminds me of an Indonesian golok or bolo. The scabbard...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,985
Posted By Lew
Makonde Club For Comment

Just picked this up on eBay. Nice carved big head club.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190706546624?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&autorefresh=true#ht_521wt_922
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 48,091
Posted By Lew
Gav Left out means room temperature. I...

Gav

Left out means room temperature. I bought a jar for making keris oil and within six months time it went rancid. I use Briwax which is a combination of bees wax and other waxes.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st August 2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 48,091
Posted By Lew
Gav In my experience with coconut oil I...

Gav

In my experience with coconut oil I found it goes rancid within a few months if left out :shrug: Mineral oil might do the trick it is more stable.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,028
Posted By Lew
Hi Colin That's what I first thought but the...

Hi Colin

That's what I first thought but the chain link motif throws me off. Is there any reference that East African tribes used the style of carving?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,028
Posted By Lew
African Fly Whisk

This is not a real weapon unless you are a fly. ;) It's made of some type of rosewood or ebony? Carved chain link motif and ivory. My question is could this be South African since the chain link...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd July 2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,287
Posted By Lew
Hi Jens Only a trace was left on the side...

Hi Jens

Only a trace was left on the side bar :(. The beads do spin though. :)
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