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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2009, 01:43 AM
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Views: 8,397
Posted By Rich
I believe it's Tibetan/Nepal/North India. I...

I believe it's Tibetan/Nepal/North India. I suspect fairly recently made.

Rich S
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2009, 10:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,752
Posted By Rich
I suggest our UK brethren use Ebay US and just...

I suggest our UK brethren use Ebay US and just list their country of origin
as US. I think (?) you can still safely use the UK as your mailing/billing
address with ebay US and Paypal. I doubt the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2009, 09:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,854
Posted By Rich
Actually, I think this is someone's attempt...

Actually, I think this is someone's attempt (poorly done) at a copy of
the Topkapi (sp?) dagger. Still definitely the gaudiest I've seen.

Rich S
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th January 2009, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,897
Posted By Rich
Unusual "Barrel" Knife

ANY information about this knife would be much appreciated. Who made it, where(country of origin), when, what do the initial mean? I know nothing about this knife other than it looks somewhat Nordic....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th January 2009, 04:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,848
Posted By Rich
I think (?) it reads Bizen Kuni ju Kiyomitsu (not...

I think (?) it reads Bizen Kuni ju Kiyomitsu (not sure about the Kuni ju).
Looks like a Koto period blade, possibly Muromachi era 1500-1600's.
The dragon horimono is pretty well done and may have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2009, 10:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,353
Posted By Rich
Yes, it is a walking stick or sword cane...

Yes, it is a walking stick or sword cane (Shikomi-zue). Popular during the
late 19th early 20th C. Mostly for tourists and usually have low quality
blades although I've seen a couple very high...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2008, 02:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,356
Posted By Rich
Thanks, I haven't run into that site before....

Thanks, I haven't run into that site before. Copied the charts for further
reference.

Rich S
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2008, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,356
Posted By Rich
Where did you find that info? Rich S

Where did you find that info?

Rich S
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,546
Posted By Rich
That is a family mon (crest), but not necessarily...

That is a family mon (crest), but not necessarily the guy mentioned. Any number
of soldiers even vaguely related could have used it. Here's a link to a good
site on Japanese Family Mon.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2008, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,409
Posted By Rich
Yes, quite common for blades (of all eras) to be...

Yes, quite common for blades (of all eras) to be unsigned. About half of my
collection is composed of mumei (unsigned) blades. It may (?) by possible
if the blade was in better condition to make a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2008, 12:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,409
Posted By Rich
Can't tell a whole lot about the blade due to...

Can't tell a whole lot about the blade due to lack of pics of it. I suspect
Late Shinshinto. The horimono (blade carving) is poorly done, so I suspect
a later addition perhaps to cover a flaw in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2008, 09:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,356
Posted By Rich
The mark on the left is the Tokyo Arsenal mark,...

The mark on the left is the Tokyo Arsenal mark, later (post1933 ) Kokura Army
arsenal, Also used by the Koishikawa (Tokyo) makers. Can't id the mark on
the right.

Rich S
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2008, 12:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 23,395
Posted By Rich
Metal tsukas for NCO shingunto aren't signed. The...

Metal tsukas for NCO shingunto aren't signed. The blades, etc are all machine
made.

Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2008, 10:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 23,395
Posted By Rich
Don't blame me, blame earthlink. They're the ones...

Don't blame me, blame earthlink. They're the ones only allowing 1 G per month
access bandwidth.

Rich S
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2008, 10:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 23,395
Posted By Rich
Just FYI, both the earthlink and geocities...

Just FYI, both the earthlink and geocities Japanese sword sites are mine.
Just mirror sites due to high volume and low bandwidth allocations.

Rich S
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th November 2008, 02:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 23,395
Posted By Rich
You might be interested in knowing about this...

You might be interested in knowing about this smith. Check my webpage at:

http://www.geocities.com/alchemyst/kanezane.htm

Since this is a gunto (WW II military), I wouldn't be surprised if...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th November 2008, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,588
Posted By Rich
From a chemical standpoint, ferric chloride is a...

From a chemical standpoint, ferric chloride is a pretty strong etchant, maybe (???) you are over etching. Might try a lighter solution like lemon juice or vinegar. Just a thought.

Rich S
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th October 2008, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,002
Posted By Rich
I've had several opinel, fine knives, but I've...

I've had several opinel, fine knives, but I've found them a bit fat and bulky
for carry. Mostly around the homestead, I carry either an old rebuilt Broderna Jonsson or a customized Jarvenpaa puukko....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2008, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,002
Posted By Rich
You got more right about this knife than I ever...

You got more right about this knife than I ever would about anything African :-)
I bet you use/carry a Scandi or Finnish knife though.

Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,250
Posted By Rich
I've got no problem with that. Don't particularly...

I've got no problem with that. Don't particularly care that the whole world
knows what I'm buying. Nice to see a little privacy back.

RichS
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2008, 10:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,002
Posted By Rich
Sorry, but it's not a puukko, it is a leuku -...

Sorry, but it's not a puukko, it is a leuku - broad bladed knife (puukko are
smaller, narrow bladed). Yes, Finnish made by Iisakki Jarvenpaa of Kauhava
Finland. You can see the difference on the...
Forum: European Armoury 21st October 2008, 06:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,674
Posted By Rich
Definitely stick with mineral oil or Renaisance...

Definitely stick with mineral oil or Renaisance Wax (microcrystalline wax).
The other mentioned will turn your blades various colors.

Rich
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st October 2008, 02:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,499
Posted By Rich
Yes, shin-gunto mounts, but I think the saya is...

Yes, shin-gunto mounts, but I think the saya is missing the ashi (hanger).
The tang has probably rusted itself into the wood of the tsuka (handle).
Removing it will be difficult. You might try...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th October 2008, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,594
Posted By Rich
Yes, WW II NCO shingunto. Serial numbers on...

Yes, WW II NCO shingunto. Serial numbers on blade, tsuba and scabbard should
match if it's all original. See my military swords page for examples of
various types. All of these were machine made.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th October 2008, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,676
Posted By Rich
MAK - Here's one you might find interesting....

MAK -

Here's one you might find interesting. Swedish survival knife by Carl Andersson.
Blade approx 7 inches; wood handle, aluminum sheath.

Rich
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