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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2020, 10:26 AM
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Views: 23,615
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi Colin, I am glad you posted after I got...

Hi Colin,

I am glad you posted after I got my shield as I would have been set up for disappointment.

I took no beforehand pics unfortunately.

I soaked shield totally immersed for 3 hours...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2020, 12:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,525
Posted By Kmaddock
When looking for a quick quide on what I might...

When looking for a quick quide on what I might have


I use Lew's collection as my first point of reference

http://vikingsword.com/lew/archive.html


I never communicated with this man but...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd September 2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,615
Posted By Kmaddock
Warped leather shield how to rectify?

Hi All
No pictures as yet
I have just purchased 2 shields and a Tulwar
Dahl and a Sudanese Beja shield
The sudanese one is quiet warped and folded (saw them in an antique shop a while back and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st August 2020, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,824
Posted By Kmaddock
Thanks for the link I think the item might be...

Thanks for the link
I think the item might be african currency as there seems to be similar looking items on the web site you sent on
Much appreciated
Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th August 2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,824
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi What web site is African Arms I am unaware...

Hi
What web site is African Arms I am unaware such a web site
Thanks
Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th August 2020, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 23,365
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi Gonzoadler, The ferrule in your blade...

Hi Gonzoadler,

The ferrule in your blade look like they were milled out which strikes me as being a bit unusual , handle nearly identical to how mine was.

Regards

Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2020, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,824
Posted By Kmaddock
African whats it?

Hi All,

Got this item in a job lot.

Looking at pictures before i saw item in hand I taught it was a congolese short sword but the blade is wafer thin 2 mm or so and quiet flexible and springy....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2020, 09:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 23,365
Posted By Kmaddock
Thanks all for your posts and confirmation of...

Thanks all for your posts and confirmation of origin
Another country another knife
Regards
Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 23,365
Posted By Kmaddock
Tibetan Knife?

Hi
Just got this knife last night in a job lot
Am I correct in thinking it is from Tibet or Bhutan?
and would anyone have any idea on age of the knife
V sharp blade with 2 fullers blade...
Forum: European Armoury 10th August 2020, 09:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,847
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi Jisx a proof mark is marked on the barrel of...

Hi Jisx
a proof mark is marked on the barrel of the cannon/gun where the pressure from the explosion will be contained.

I would hazard a guess that the number represents the year the gun was in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 23,441
Posted By Kmaddock
Thanks for comments would anyone have an...

Thanks for comments
would anyone have an opinion on age of the sword?
Regards
Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th August 2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 23,441
Posted By Kmaddock
sorry forgot the stats. large sword is...

sorry forgot the stats.

large sword is 1.90kg
smaller sword I am using to compare is .95kg

so heavy but not impossible to wield and is well balanced and comfortable, (I am of stocky build 5...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th August 2020, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 23,441
Posted By Kmaddock
Massive Indian Khanda Hilted Firangi

Hi All

I just purchased the attached item, a huge sword with another Firangi included in the pictures for scale.

I am calling it a firangi but not getting into debate if blade is european or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th June 2020, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,805
Posted By Kmaddock
Thanks Ian for the further education. Regards ...

Thanks Ian for the further education.
Regards
Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2020, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,805
Posted By Kmaddock
Thanks Ian Yes it looks like it has been used...

Thanks Ian
Yes it looks like it has been used and is razor sharp
I had looked at Dha's but I thought Dha's were longer than this
Regards
Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2020, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,805
Posted By Kmaddock
SE ASIA knife ?

Hi All,

I purchased the attached knife yesterday.
Overall length is 37 cm in scabbard.

Blade length of 21 cm and handle of 11 cm.

Very sharp and steel in the blade is v good quality,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,681
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi see this example from Lew's collection ...

Hi
see this example from Lew's collection

http://vikingsword.com/lew/w0193/w0193.html

he had it labelled as a African Shi-Havu (Congo) Short Sword

looks v similar
Regards
Ken
Forum: European Armoury 15th May 2020, 02:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,009
Posted By Kmaddock
He probably is saying to himself "I just...

He probably is saying to himself

"I just don't get the point"

sorry i couldn't resist this joke
Ken
Forum: European Armoury 8th May 2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 27,854
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi Canuck welcome to the forum I would go...

Hi Canuck
welcome to the forum
I would go with it being a Royal House Guards type sword as being a possible match
is the blade straight and does it have a bulbus bit at the top (google...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2020, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,904
Posted By Kmaddock
hi I have the following scabbard that I have...

hi
I have the following scabbard that I have had in my lose ends box
if it looks like a fit let me know and i will give it to you for nothing (just give a euro or two to a charity of your choice) ...
Forum: European Armoury 5th May 2020, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,921
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi It looks v similar to a french one i once...

Hi
It looks v similar to a french one i once had
Mine had the armoury name and a date engraved on the inside just above the peascod
Regards
Ken
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2020, 08:09 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 175,503
Posted By Kmaddock
Hi All I'm 51 and collecting militaria since...

Hi All

I'm 51 and collecting militaria since i was 14 or so . My dad worked part time in England with an ex WWII para, Paul the Para had no children and he knew I had an interest in militaria.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2020, 10:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,872
Posted By Kmaddock
Thanks Guys Well i have purchased the item...

Thanks Guys

Well i have purchased the item so we will see what turns up
price was minimal enough and I need new things to keep me sane.

(The seller is a delivery van driver so he might be out ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2020, 11:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,872
Posted By Kmaddock
stone axe

Hi

A picker i buy from with sent me these pictures of a stone axe he came across.

we are in lock down for awhile so i will not be able to see item in hand.

It looks from the patina on the...
Forum: Swap Forum 2nd March 2020, 11:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,719
Posted By Kmaddock
Looking for a charleville musket bayonet

Has anyone a French bayonet for a Model 1777 musket for sale
Commonly known as a Charleville musket
Thanks
Ken
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