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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 21st November 2023, 03:44 PM
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Views: 83,671
Posted By drac2k
I am also offended by the continued murder of...

I am also offended by the continued murder of whales, "ABOLISH THE WINDMILLS!"
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st November 2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 39,405
Posted By drac2k
Since yataghans are the topic of the day, I...

Since yataghans are the topic of the day, I thought that I might try again to get a translation.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2023, 08:56 PM
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Views: 12,334
Posted By drac2k
Interesting Dhal or Shield

This is a heavy steel ,well constructed dhal or shield. It measures 16.5" wide and 3.5" deep. It appears to have Indo-Persian embellishments, but it doesn't have the standard lip as most of their...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,437
Posted By drac2k
I thought Philippine as well when I first saw it,...

I thought Philippine as well when I first saw it, but now I'm wondering if it could be Anglo-Indian ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2023, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,587
Posted By drac2k
I thought that the panabas was a little unusual...

I thought that the panabas was a little unusual in that it had a 22" long handle (longer than normal in comparison to the length of the blade),and it appears to be made from bamboo which reminded me...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2023, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,587
Posted By drac2k
Thank you Jim for your insightful observations. I...

Thank you Jim for your insightful observations. I hadn't thought(nor did I know), of the connection of sword types and martial art skills being exported from Mexico to the Philippines via Mexican...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,587
Posted By drac2k
Two for One

When I post, I'm not always sure what the Forum is interested in so this time I've posted 2 items and we will see.
The first item that I acquired is a Panabas; what was unusual to me was the length...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2023, 02:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 39,405
Posted By drac2k
Thanks for the informative links.

Thanks for the informative links.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th September 2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 39,405
Posted By drac2k
Request for Translation on a Pair of Yataghan

I was fortunate to pick up these swords this weekend. They appear to be made by the same person, even though there are some small variations between them. In the event that they weren't made by the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th September 2023, 02:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,463
Posted By drac2k
Right you are Sajen, I have seen these before,...

Right you are Sajen, I have seen these before, but I never realized the subtle differences and I did assume that they were barongs. Is this a new blade form or an older one? The ones that I have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th September 2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,463
Posted By drac2k
Great catch Sajen; they must be rare as I can't...

Great catch Sajen; they must be rare as I can't remember ever seeing another one.
Forum: European Armoury 7th September 2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 40,237
Posted By drac2k
Thanks M.ELEY, I think we are on the right path;...

Thanks M.ELEY, I think we are on the right path; or maybe I'll just do what all of the Old Timers do at Miltaria shows when they don't know what something is............call it" Confederate," LOL.
Forum: European Armoury 6th September 2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 40,237
Posted By drac2k
M.ELEY, do you have another sword that you meant...

M.ELEY, do you have another sword that you meant to post. I get the reference to the "Ecole de Mars," in regards to the guard and also it does look like a light Pioneer Sword, possibly Austrian. I...
Forum: European Armoury 5th September 2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 40,237
Posted By drac2k
Maybe W8 c Co, ?

Maybe W8 c Co, ?
Forum: European Armoury 5th September 2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 40,237
Posted By drac2k
Unknown Short Sword

I haven't see anything like this with a strange guard;also marked W8&Co ?
Can anyone identify this sword?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th September 2023, 02:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 28,906
Posted By drac2k
Great job on the Kris; you should be a spokesman...

Great job on the Kris; you should be a spokesman for the product as I am going out tomorrow and buying a jug of Evaporust to experiment with!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd September 2023, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,971
Posted By drac2k
Great items guys! Darn, another thing I have to...

Great items guys! Darn, another thing I have to put on the "want list."
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 54,227
Posted By drac2k
Great pictures. To me it reinforces my opinion...

Great pictures. To me it reinforces my opinion that it was some type of ceremonial spear, especially at the base of the carved blade that looks like a socket entering the shaft. The tip does look...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th August 2023, 07:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 55,014
Posted By drac2k
No, I just really like the sword.

No, I just really like the sword.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th August 2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 55,014
Posted By drac2k
Beautiful; is that silver inlay on the blade ?

Beautiful; is that silver inlay on the blade ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th August 2023, 04:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,517
Posted By drac2k
Great site, thanks Sajen.

Great site, thanks Sajen.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2023, 04:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 54,227
Posted By drac2k
Could we get a better picture of the point? The...

Could we get a better picture of the point? The patination looks different(lighter), and the carved lines don't look symmetrical, so I'm wondering if the tip broke off and it was reshaped ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,517
Posted By drac2k
Great information guys; I did indeed see shields...

Great information guys; I did indeed see shields of all sizes and also unadorned, unpainted ones.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2023, 02:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 54,227
Posted By drac2k
Could it be like this spear, only missing the...

Could it be like this spear, only missing the metal tip?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2023, 06:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 54,227
Posted By drac2k
Has the tip been reshaped? The only reason why I...

Has the tip been reshaped? The only reason why I question the paddle theory is because of the narrowness of the majority of the portion that would be in the water; not viable for the maximum push of...
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