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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2009, 08:14 PM
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Posted By Dimasalang
Which Linseed do you use? The linseed topic is...

Which Linseed do you use? The linseed topic is something I always wanted to bring up here on this forum.
I use "RAW Linseed Oil" on a few of my rifle stocks, and now have started using it on some...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,371
Posted By Dimasalang
Very nice. You can see the craftsmenship in the...

Very nice. You can see the craftsmenship in the hilt, nothing like the commercial bolos that flooded the market from WWII on. Even the corrosion on the blade looks good on the piece. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2009, 06:58 PM
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Views: 11,674
Posted By Dimasalang
^^^ Thanks! I found the brass pins at...

^^^
Thanks!
I found the brass pins at Michaels(arts and craft store). They are the pins for small picture frames or jewelry box hinges. I thought they would be too small, but for $1.50 it didn't...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2009, 06:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,674
Posted By Dimasalang
Thanks guys! Were do you get iron rods that are...

Thanks guys! Were do you get iron rods that are the same size and shape?

Battera, how did you make them out of brass? Id really like to add some guards on both sides. Thanks. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd November 2009, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,674
Posted By Dimasalang
Added some eyes to my Kampilan

The eyes or buttons or what ever you want to call it were missing from my sword. So I decided to pimp my Kampi. :D Originally I would of liked to add some real Moro style buttons, but where on Gods...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd November 2009, 08:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,131
Posted By Dimasalang
Wow those are cool lookin! They look like sea...

Wow those are cool lookin! They look like sea serpents from the ocean. On the very top drawing, they may have added the other 4 legged animal to give reference to show how large the sea serpent is in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd November 2009, 11:36 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 76,660
Posted By Dimasalang
I use CLP "Collectors". It is thicker and has...

I use CLP "Collectors". It is thicker and has more rust inhibitors than regular CLP. It is made for long term storage use of collector firearms, but works well on my blades as well. Regular CLP, or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th November 2009, 08:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 27,708
Posted By Dimasalang
Wow awesome pieces and awesome fix! :)

Wow awesome pieces and awesome fix! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2009, 02:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,645
Posted By Dimasalang
I also have one that has a similar blade profile....

I also have one that has a similar blade profile.

http://fototime.com/60C8B75DAA0B695/standard.jpg

http://fototime.com/61FC65F94F96D1B/orig.jpg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th November 2009, 08:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 61,675
Posted By Dimasalang
Dam, what a cool toy to have in your collection. ...

Dam, what a cool toy to have in your collection.
Supposedly some of the Filipinos did not believe in the "rear sight". Some accounts mention the Filipinos taking off the rear sight, believing they...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd November 2009, 11:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,734
Posted By Dimasalang
Thanks all for sharing! Following Miguels...

Thanks all for sharing!

Following Miguels assessment. Agreed, the ethnic groups within the Philippines during this time were not truly separated. Transportation and traveling by boat was as common...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st November 2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,734
Posted By Dimasalang
Thanks guys. Naw it didn't come with a scabbard. ...

Thanks guys. Naw it didn't come with a scabbard. :(
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st November 2009, 01:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,734
Posted By Dimasalang
Laminated Luzon Daga

Grabbed this one off eBay. Looks to be a laminated Luzon dagger from the Revolution/Phil-Am war era. The blade is well made, straight, and uniform. The brass fittings have a nice feel, made from a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th October 2009, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,585
Posted By Dimasalang
Here some info on Bunti wood. ...

Here some info on Bunti wood.

http://www.bpi.da.gov.ph/Publications/mp/pdf/k/kamuning.pdf

It is interesting that these types of wood with nice figured grains were popular way back in that era...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th October 2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,585
Posted By Dimasalang
I was watching this Barong also but did not bid...

I was watching this Barong also but did not bid on it. Nice catch at a very good price! I think everyone was more concentrated on the other barong w/ Ivory hilt the seller had up for auction and that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2009, 01:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 39,238
Posted By Dimasalang
Wow what a steal. :D

Wow what a steal. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th September 2009, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 26,592
Posted By Dimasalang
I wish. He told me the selling price, and it was...

I wish. He told me the selling price, and it was ridiculous. It was the price I was willing to pay times 5. :cool:

Ahhhhh wells... :(
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th September 2009, 10:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 26,592
Posted By Dimasalang
Philippines 1st Republic dagger: Anybody from here scoop this dagger up?

Kinda furious about this one. The owner posted this on eBay a few months back and listed it as a Spanish/French influenced dagger, believing it was from Louisiana because of the design. He purchased...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,175
Posted By Dimasalang
Pres. Rutherford Hayes's son(Webb Hayes) was a...

Pres. Rutherford Hayes's son(Webb Hayes) was a Colonel during the Spanish American War and the Philippine American War. Which is why there are so many Philippine artifacts in their collection...Col...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 34,017
Posted By Dimasalang
Sorry, what I meant by "II" was in reference to...

Sorry, what I meant by "II" was in reference to the symbol seen in this photo...not Roman numerals. Thought you would understand what I meant by just typing "II". :)
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 34,017
Posted By Dimasalang
Of my limited knowledge here, I know on some...

Of my limited knowledge here, I know on some flags and banners, the "II" symbol represents the two gates of Mecca. But this is just one "I" and it is on its side?
:confused: :shrug:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st July 2009, 01:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,576
Posted By Dimasalang
Bro, you are my idol!!! :D

Bro, you are my idol!!! :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 34,017
Posted By Dimasalang
Nice find on ebay! Wish I could be so lucky. I...

Nice find on ebay! Wish I could be so lucky.
I think the white sphere is a UFO. :shrug:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th July 2009, 08:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 38,317
Posted By Dimasalang
Hi Nonoy and Miguel, a year or so back I found...

Hi Nonoy and Miguel, a year or so back I found this book online:
"The Tinguian - Social, Religious, and Economic Life of a Philippine Tribe"
Author: Fay-Cooper Cole (Assistant Curator of Malayan...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2009, 03:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 38,317
Posted By Dimasalang
I stand corrected! Thanks Miguel for clearing...

I stand corrected! Thanks Miguel for clearing that up! :D
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