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Forum: Swap Forum
10th December 2019, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 531
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Forum: Swap Forum
12th October 2019, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 531
Posted By
Robert
A Nice Javanese Badik Dagger For SaleFor sale is a nice what I believe to be a Javanese Badik knife/dagger. The hilt is made from horn with silver fitting. Scabbard is wood with silver fittings and has an old small damaged area worn... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th October 2019, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,469
Posted By
Robert
Hello Stefan,
Like everyone else I would like to...Hello Stefan, Like everyone else I would like to see a few better quality photos of your new gunong. To me the fittings do not look to be made from aluminum because of the oxidation shown in the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th September 2019, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 2,902
Posted By
Robert
Hello and welcome to the forum. I am sure that...Hello and welcome to the forum. I am sure that someone more versed in this style of sword will be along shortly that can answer your questions. I would mention though that when asking for help and... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th August 2019, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,741
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Robert
Sorry for my late response to the questions and...Sorry for my late response to the questions and comments that have been posted. Ken, The wood does not have an oily feel to it when being handled of rubbed. In fact it feels more like a piece of... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th August 2019, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,741
Posted By
Robert
Hello Rick,
I not only remember the daggers you...Hello Rick, I not only remember the daggers you are talking about, but somewhere around here I still have one that I paid the grand total of $1.50 for in the late fifties.:D Most of these were of... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th August 2019, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,741
Posted By
Robert
Hello Rich,
I agree that the guards fitment is...Hello Rich, I agree that the guards fitment is not the best that I have seen either, but the quality workmanship of the blade with its inserted hardened edge I believe more than makes up for it. I... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th August 2019, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,741
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Robert
Hello Ken and thank you for your interest and...Hello Ken and thank you for your interest and reply. The wood is an extremely hard variety and I imagine would not be very easily carved. Do you recognize the carving as being of an Irish or Scottish... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th August 2019, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,741
Posted By
Robert
Mystery Dagger ID Help NeededI purchased this on a "Make Offer" because I found it rather interesting. With its very well made flame blade, no ricasso, hidden tang, and unusual carved wooden hilt this dagger has me completely... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th July 2019, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,290
Posted By
Robert
The one with the open sided wooden scabbard using...The one with the open sided wooden scabbard using a small carving of a shield to help hold the knife in place is from the Philippines. Once again like the others is not of any great age and would... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st March 2019, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 997
Posted By
Robert
Hello manishkulkarni and welcome to the forum. I...Hello manishkulkarni and welcome to the forum. I am sure that you will receive answers to many of your questions not only from other forum members but also from using the search feature located at... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th March 2019, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,439
Posted By
Robert
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th March 2019, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,439
Posted By
Robert
Hello Detlef, Now that you have your beautiful...Hello Detlef, Now that you have your beautiful new toy in hand I have a couple of questions. Is the metal on the end of the hilt a simple band or is it an actual cap that completely covers the end?... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th March 2019, 04:38 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,439
Posted By
Robert
It was not my intent to infer that this style of...It was not my intent to infer that this style of panabas was ever meant to be used as a primary weapon in battle, but instead could have possibly been carried either as a secondary weapon or as you... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th March 2019, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,439
Posted By
Robert
Detlef, I hope that you do not mind but I have...Detlef, I hope that you do not mind but I have added a couple of photos edited to show the engraving on the blade a bit better. I have seen several other styles of smaller panabas before, but this is... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th March 2019, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,171
Posted By
Robert
Are you saying that this piece is currently being...Are you saying that this piece is currently being offered for sale at auction? If so you will not only need to read the rules on posting photos, but especially those pertaining to items that are... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th March 2019, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,024
Posted By
Robert
The model 1893 7X55 Mauser rifle used by the...The model 1893 7X55 Mauser rifle used by the Spanish forces would also produce a hole as the one seen in this barong. It is late here (for me anyway) and I had forgotten about the broom handle Mauser... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th March 2019, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,024
Posted By
Robert
Looking closely at the bullet hole in the blade...Looking closely at the bullet hole in the blade and scabbard and the way the damage is done I do not believe that this was caused by any pistol round of that era. Even if it was done at point blank... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th March 2019, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,662
Posted By
Robert
I totally agree, here is one of those...I totally agree, here is one of those "inferior" Luzon blades where I would say the quality of both workmanship and materials used is equal to or better than any Moro pieces I have ever owned or so... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th March 2019, 04:46 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,148
Posted By
Robert
Three days have been quite adequate enough time...Three days have been quite adequate enough time for you to have reposted your photos in the correct manner. Robert |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd March 2019, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,238
Posted By
Robert
Posting photos of the item you are asking about...Posting photos of the item you are asking about would help. If you are having problems loading photos to your post check here; http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13631 Best, Robert |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd March 2019, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,148
Posted By
Robert
Please post your photos to the forum in the...Please post your photos to the forum in the proper manner by downloading them directly to this post. If you are having problems look at the stickies at the top of the Ethno forum page and you will... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th February 2019, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,227
Posted By
Robert
Hello Carlos, What a beautiful new addition to...Hello Carlos, What a beautiful new addition to your collection. Before I offer my two cents worth (opinion) on the possible origin of this piece would you be so kind as to add a few new photos? If... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th February 2019, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,587
Posted By
Robert
Hello Carlos, I totally agree with what both Jose...Hello Carlos, I totally agree with what both Jose and Ian have said with one exception. The groove cut into the hilt in my eyes looks a bit wide for the usual twisted wire making me believe that it... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
14th February 2019, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 823
Posted By
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