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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2023, 05:29 PM
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Views: 7,321
Posted By kino
No damage or loss? It seems to be in excellent...

No damage or loss? It seems to be in excellent condition and well cared for.
Must have been collected early in its life.
Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,704
Posted By kino
Here’s the method that I follow. Starting...

Here’s the method that I follow.

Starting with a cleaned and polished blade, I remove the oily residue, if any, with acetone. In a large glass bowl, I’ll warm up 1-2 cups of household vinegar with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 26,995
Posted By kino
Of course you’re correct Kai. I totally blocked...

Of course you’re correct Kai. I totally blocked the other swords coming out of Borneo with brass hilts. Funny, I even have one.

All I had in my mind at the time were Mandau’s.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 26,995
Posted By kino
I’ve seen plenty of Mandau’s in the Forum pages...

I’ve seen plenty of Mandau’s in the Forum pages and on-line but never with a brass hilt. A first look for me. Very nice, thanks for sharing.

I have seen and handled a Balato with a brass hilt,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,704
Posted By kino
I’m also curious about the feature that Rick...

I’m also curious about the feature that Rick pointed out.

Have you tried etching with vinegar? Lengthy process if brushed on, but worth it.
How do you etch with Star Fruit, do you just rub it on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,683
Posted By kino
Good work Xas. You’re a wealth of information....

Good work Xas. You’re a wealth of information. Thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 93,475
Posted By kino
What a haul. Congrats. Where’s the Kris with...

What a haul. Congrats.
Where’s the Kris with the Garuda(?) hilt.
He must’ve placed those ray skins on the handles.
Forum: Swap Forum 27th February 2023, 02:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,830
Posted By kino
Kampilan for Sale (ex R. Cato)

Offering to sell a nice Moro Kampilan that was published in an issue of Arts of Asia magazine. Kampilan has a hefty blade. Sword is in good condition.

Asking $1,600.00 + mailing cost.

PM or...
Forum: Swap Forum 26th February 2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,816
Posted By kino
Vietnam Highlands Shield to trade

Seeking to trade this Vietnamese shield for Moro weapons or other Philippine items.

PM or email for additional photos or questions.

mandawe at gmail.com

Thanks.
Forum: Swap Forum 25th February 2023, 05:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,531
Posted By kino
Sulawesi Helmet to trade

Seeking to trade a Sulawesi helmet for something Moro or other Philippine items.
PM or email me for additional photos or questions.

mandawe at outlook.com
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2023, 08:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 20,859
Posted By kino
Fun and educational being able to have access to...

Fun and educational being able to have access to the museum’s storage area. A place where the public have limited contact with.

What museum do you do your volunteer work at? Does it have an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2023, 01:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,670
Posted By kino
Thanks for your assessment Ian. I agree with...

Thanks for your assessment Ian.

I agree with you that the label could be entirely wrong. I can’t place much value on it being correct. The label is just like a story attached to the sword. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 81,934
Posted By kino
It’s honorable of you to have the Maguindanaon...

It’s honorable of you to have the Maguindanaon family have their Pusaka back.

What’s the purpose of adding the brass to the vinegar?
Forum: Swap Forum 4th February 2023, 09:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,701
Posted By kino
No longer available. Thanks for looking.

No longer available.

Thanks for looking.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2023, 03:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,670
Posted By kino
The previous owner acquired this sword from an...

The previous owner acquired this sword from an auction at a museum. Of all places, Ragan’s Golden 20’s Musical Museum in 1972.

Battara, your thought makes sense. It could have been.

Thanks...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2023, 05:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,670
Posted By kino
Thanks Fernando but the one I was referring to is...

Thanks Fernando but the one I was referring to is Jose’s, in which Kai posted.

Thanks Kai. The label is a long reach, I know that it’s not to be taken as pure fact.
I just did a brief name...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2023, 01:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,670
Posted By kino
Lumad Kampilan aka Cuban Bolo Knife?

A recent acquisition. This is compelling to me, not just because of the blade but also of the affixed label on the scabbard.
There was such person in the Union Army during the U.S. Civil War.
It...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 33,280
Posted By kino
I would refrain from taking it apart just to find...

I would refrain from taking it apart just to find out if has a separate ganya. It’s difficult to put it back together properly.

Have you tried pouring hot water on it, sometimes that would reveal...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th January 2023, 12:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 64,210
Posted By kino
Hello Kai, nearest the habaki, for lack of a...

Hello Kai, nearest the habaki, for lack of a better term, is 0.25 in.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 64,210
Posted By kino
Ginunting?

Referring to MUSKKAT’s Bautista’s collection, the closest blade profile that I found is a Ginunting. Is it an Ginunting? Unlike a chisel, the blade is sharpened on both sides.

Blade length 16.75...
Forum: Swap Forum 29th January 2023, 12:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,701
Posted By kino
Flyssa / Flissa, want to trade.

If you have a Moro sword to trade for this Flyssa, let me know. Maybe we can work something out.
Additional photos on request.

PM or email me at
mandawe@outlook.com
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2023, 12:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 64,210
Posted By kino
This one is massive, just a hair over 36 inches...

This one is massive, just a hair over 36 inches in length.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,314
Posted By kino
Thanks for the heads up.

Thanks for the heads up.
Forum: Swap Forum 27th November 2022, 11:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,955
Posted By kino
Chinese Fighting Knife For Sale

Missing the mate and scabbard. Blade and hilt tight together.
Asking $170.00 + mailing cost.

PM of email mandawe@outlook.com
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2022, 11:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,071
Posted By kino
Examine it closely, it could be a Carabao horn.

Examine it closely, it could be a Carabao horn.
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