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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2014, 01:37 PM
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Views: 9,178
Posted By Rich
"Do you mean Sanaa ... which contains the largest...

"Do you mean Sanaa ... which contains the largest souk in Yemen?"

Probably, but their company name is "Sana".
You can check them out on Ebay or Etsy.
If you Google them, you will get lots of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2014, 05:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,178
Posted By Rich
Sana Knives??

Anyone know anything about Sana Knives? They make all sorts of fancy damascus folders and fixed blades. Claim they are US made, but I think from my Googling that they are actually made in Yemen. Any...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th April 2014, 06:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,750
Posted By Rich
This is a good tale. I've not heard of VOC swords...

This is a good tale. I've not heard of VOC swords previously and I've been into
Nihonto for about 40 years now. Neat to see and hear the story of something
new. Any more info about this sword...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th April 2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,078
Posted By Rich
I had a kard very similar which I now am very...

I had a kard very similar which I now am very sorry I sold. I estimated (guesstimated) it's age in the mid to late 19th C. Mine was also Wootz and
some type of ivory (mastodon?) handle slabs with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2014, 04:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 43,508
Posted By Rich
OK guys, how about a little education for us...

OK guys, how about a little education for us doobs on the board. What region, country,
tribes, culture, etc and time frame are these from?

Rich S
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,400
Posted By Rich
Certainly not my area of expertise (little is),...

Certainly not my area of expertise (little is), but when I see red/yellow copper
I tend to think newly made. How old do you think this piece to be? My copper
tea kettle which is now nearly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th January 2014, 05:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,707
Posted By Rich
The sheath pattern on your knife is identical to...

The sheath pattern on your knife is identical to the scabbard pattern on my Taureg sword (tourista), but the hilt is quite different. My sword hilt is the more standard bulbous pommel and metal grip...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd January 2014, 06:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 49,624
Posted By Rich
While I don't have a list of museums, other than...

While I don't have a list of museums, other than the Smithsonian in DC, I do have a lot of links to other ethnographic weapons sites on my website. The
specific page is:
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2013, 06:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,634
Posted By Rich
Try using http://tinypic.com It is simple...

Try using http://tinypic.com

It is simple and self explanatory and works very well.
When asked file size, choose web/email.
You don't have to join the site to use it unless you want them
to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,942
Posted By Rich
Yes, Japanese military sword. Rich

Yes, Japanese military sword.

Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th October 2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,729
Posted By Rich
Beautiful knife. Much above the quality I usually...

Beautiful knife. Much above the quality I usually associated with Filipino knives. (Of which I am totally ignorant except in the most general terms)
Very nice. Looks very European actually.

Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th September 2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 31,512
Posted By Rich
I have seen several of these offered on ebay as...

I have seen several of these offered on ebay as "rug weaver's knives". Is there any truth to that story? It seemed a bit strange to me whenever I read that. Glad to know what they were actually used...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd July 2013, 12:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,284
Posted By Rich
No idea what the bone thing is, but I'm glad I'm...

No idea what the bone thing is, but I'm glad I'm not the only one who still has
his McMetrics ruler :-)

Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 33,621
Posted By Rich
This definitely is not my area, but I've handled...

This definitely is not my area, but I've handled a lot of Japanese matchlocks over the years having seen them at Japanese sword shows. IMHO, this doesn't look Japanese or Chinese to me. It looks more...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,432
Posted By Rich
I think (?) the inscriptions say Made in China by...

I think (?) the inscriptions say Made in China by Crafty Faker. Not really, but I do believe the sword is a Chinese fake. The hada is definitely acid etched, not at all a trait found on true Nihonto....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 36,490
Posted By Rich
Sorry, but it is not a kamikaze tanto, just an...

Sorry, but it is not a kamikaze tanto, just an aikuchi (guardless) tanto. For more info on Japanese military tanto see my page at:

http://japaneseswordindex.com/dirks.htm

Possibly a kwaikan...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th January 2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 25,015
Posted By Rich
Yes, most likely an army officer's dirk. See my...

Yes, most likely an army officer's dirk. See my website for examples:

Japanese Sword Guide
http://japaneseswordindex.com/nihonto.htm

Go to the Japanese military dirks page.

Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th January 2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 25,015
Posted By Rich
I don't believe this is a kwaiken - Japanese...

I don't believe this is a kwaiken - Japanese ladies sleeve tanto. I think it is a WW II officer's dirk; unfortunately in rather poor condition.

Rich S...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th January 2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,479
Posted By Rich
Exceptionally nice example. Good find. Rich S

Exceptionally nice example. Good find.

Rich S
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,752
Posted By Rich
Jeff - Thanks, but I doubt I'll live that...

Jeff -

Thanks, but I doubt I'll live that long (certainly hope not :-)

Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,752
Posted By Rich
OT: Happy Mole Day

As a retired chemist, I must abide by the alchemist's creed and am required to wish all of you a happy and pleasant Mole Day with many more to come.

Rich S
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th October 2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 24,039
Posted By Rich
Question for Richard or anyone. Isn't...

Question for Richard or anyone.

Isn't crucible steel (like the Viking blade) basically the same as wootz?

Thanks
Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th October 2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,263
Posted By Rich
Not really my area, but I had one very similar. I...

Not really my area, but I had one very similar. I suspect a Spanish or "Mediterrian (sp?)" dirk; circa 1800-1850, maybe earlier. Nice piece.

Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th October 2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 24,039
Posted By Rich
I saw the program last night on NOVA. Great...

I saw the program last night on NOVA. Great program and great work by Richard. Do you have a pic of the finished/mounted sword you made? The program is a must for anyone interested in Viking swords....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,816
Posted By Rich
Actually it is a bit of a problem since the...

Actually it is a bit of a problem since the Germany postal system is a private system, not state run like the US post. Hence the US postal system makes you fill out tons of forms, get special...
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