Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st October 2011, 01:09 AM
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Brass bits on a Jamdhar Katari
This Jamdhar Katari probably was dug or harshly kept as evidenced by the before cleaning photos. Foaming Grease removing dish soap followed by coatings of Break loose or olive oil and a plastic...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th August 2011, 04:53 AM
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Here is a similar Khukuri
Gav I wasn't even close but, felt it's rarity deserved a go. I'm reminded of this one. http://www.oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=4373. Sorry at the moment having just switched to Win 7 I'm unable to...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th August 2011, 02:56 AM
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Replies: 31
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Khukuri
I put in a last few seconds bid that wasn't even close. I think that the blade may well be wootz. Agree or disagree? Steve
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th July 2011, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 26
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Fish
I hate to swim against the current, but, flatfish start out as normal vertically swimming fish. As they mature and evolve one eye migrates around their heads
until they are both on the same side....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th July 2011, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 26
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Fish
Jens, The fish are beautifully carved. The fact their eyes are on the same side of their heads is normal for flat/ bottom fish such as Halibut. Does it have meaning to the Hindu/ Indian cultures?...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th June 2011, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 10
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Possable use
This yet identified tool remains a puzzle. Could it have been used to carry
lit matchlock matches in combat? One side is perhaps tarnished by heat. It is mainly made up of horn, so wouldn't have a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th June 2011, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 19
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A Guess
Hi Freddy, My first thought was and remains especially with the new information. What about an Oyster knife? Used in coastal areas to try open shelled sea food. The Markings are likely, done to...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd June 2011, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd June 2011, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 61,648
A Question
I'm puzzled as to just how the apparently Separate copper bolsters were fused together and pleased to see Solder wasn't a method. I've included several shots
of on side that shows old separation and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd June 2011, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 31
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reaponse to cut down swords
Hi Aiontay, These are supposed to be one piece of steel. There have been some fakes done as you describe and some made by for the tourist trade. So be careful. When this one came in I was puzzled...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd June 2011, 03:15 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 61,648
response
Jim i have ordered a DVD of the Evolution of Tlingit daggers. My Jun 19th post has a link well worth looking over regarding the Athabaskan version of forged copper daggers. Ward the swirls are...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th June 2011, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 31
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Some Info Links
I have to second Jens' comments. Here are links to Information on the copper types mainly. They give a lot of incite. http://www.penn.museum/documents/pu.../Metallurgy.pdf
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th June 2011, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 61,648
Tlingit Double Dagger
This came in the mail today. It appears to be the real deal. It was spendy as someone else wanted almost as bad. The mystery for the moment is it is fluted on both sides one other I have photos of is...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th June 2011, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 10
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Horn
Thank you, Dennee Unlike priming flasks, covering the end with a finger would
allow for a measured charge. One mystery to go. In the past month I got rid of a knapping tool and priming flask, they...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th June 2011, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 10
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More show & question
The belt came in today, the device we thought might be a knife is horn encased in brass??? There's an emblem or belt buckle with two metal items that maybe
flint fire strikers, they're tiny 2 1/2...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2011, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2011, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 18,742
response
I don't have it yet maybe next week. It's in the mail. Is it a knife in a sheath ?
There appears to be a stylized bird on top? Time will tell i guess. This seems to be similar but no explanation...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2011, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 10
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Afghan Kamar Accessory What is It?
I got fortunate last night, no, not that kinda lucky, but, I did end up finally with a Kamar belt. The seller thought that it was North African. What is this called and how is it used? (Center w/...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2011, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 2
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reply
Hi Rick, It is a puzzle appears older the horn is very round, coarse fibered, lots of growth like rings. The answer maybe in the horns origin. at first i though Argentina. Stone shows #3 as a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th June 2011, 10:33 PM
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Flintlock Accessories for ID
Can someone tell me where these Items were used? The metal work is good but, has no designs. The bullet pouch looks Tibetan?? The powder horn end plug must come out to recharge it. Guesses...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th June 2011, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 4
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Ram Markings in silver
Is it likely the ram theme carried on with variations to identify time periods? I'm waiting for feedback from another Koummiya owner who seems to have some different marks with just opposing horns no...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th June 2011, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 4
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Rams head Symbol
Hello, I'm seeking the same information. Swords & daggers page 30, by Mircea
Veleanu says, it is the mark of Sultan Hassan I (1873-1894). I'm wondering if it is an armory mark, silver quality?...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th May 2011, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 11
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Heat Sinks
Hi Jose, I should have mentioned the use of heat sinks. Large metal against the blade, also have used wet rags near the site to quench extra heat. JB weld is an excellent epoxy for the job. Wouldn't ...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th May 2011, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 11
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jambiya Repair
Hi, Have you decided to repair your fantastic jambiya ? I had a thought that I believe that some similarly broken keris are repaired by drilling out the tang from the blade base and inserting a new...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th May 2011, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 24,585
Kattara Pommels
I was going to venture a guess that Since these pommels are of different sizes as are the holes. Could they simply be a fine tuning of the swords balance?
I just purchased one(Omani?) this evening...
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