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Forum: European Armoury
15th January 2021, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 183
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kronckew
it's quite common for the forte to be...it's quite common for the forte to be unsharpened, thus better for parrying an opponent without notching your blade, the foible would be sharp, especially the 'sweet spot'. Thrusting swords might... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
15th January 2021, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,849
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Forum: European Armoury
15th January 2021, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,702
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kronckew
A disabling Wound is far more strategically...A disabling Wound is far more strategically important. A dead man stops using precious resources. A wounded man keeps using them without depriving the enemy of anything. It ties up about 5 men to... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th January 2021, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 16,591
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kronckew
True, I have more barungs than I have hands to...True, I have more barungs than I have hands to use them. Is that dark streak in the scabbard a crack or a darker graining? A closeup of the carving near the scabbard mouth and of the grip pommel... |
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Forum: European Armoury
14th January 2021, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 179
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kronckew
:D ;) Reminds me of a chemical plant construction...:D ;) Reminds me of a chemical plant construction project for Monsanto in Decatur, Alabama I was a project engineer on, My employer was responsible for the main plant inside the battery limits (IBL),... |
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Forum: European Armoury
14th January 2021, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 179
Posted By
kronckew
Looks like a javelin point to me. There seem to...Looks like a javelin point to me. There seem to be a lot of bronze weapons from the Balkans - 'Luristan' seems to be covered knee deep in them. I recall seeing bronze points for sale with the vendor... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th January 2021, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,977
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kronckew
This instantly reminded me of 'The Patriot',...This instantly reminded me of 'The Patriot', Benjamin Martin and his obsession with chairs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=2lvz3v_dtyA |
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Forum: European Armoury
12th January 2021, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,367
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th January 2021, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 725
Posted By
kronckew
The link I just posted above in post no. 19 is...The link I just posted above in post no. 19 is to an english translation of this website. :confused: The one you posted on the left is one I'd like. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th January 2021, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 725
Posted By
kronckew
I acknowledge the avian 'crow' ref. is incorrect....I acknowledge the avian 'crow' ref. is incorrect. (unless you are Portuguese -which you are), Is the Spanish plural for a Corvo Knife 'Corvos'? I suspect from the racist reference to razors just... |
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Forum: European Armoury
11th January 2021, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,367
Posted By
kronckew
Stumbled across this thread. I have a UK 'Coast...Stumbled across this thread. I have a UK 'Coast Guard' version, have read that when the Coastal riders amalgamated with the various related services to form the UK's 'Coast Guard' in 1822 The brass... |
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Forum: European Armoury
11th January 2021, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,702
Posted By
kronckew
Just missed this one at an auction here in the UK...Just missed this one at an auction here in the UK a few minutes ago. Went for more than I was willing to pay. Ah, well...maybe next time. Thought it'd fit in here for the record. (I ignore the silly... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th January 2021, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 725
Posted By
kronckew
Excerpt from well down the Spanish website, in...Excerpt from well down the Spanish website, in English: ( :p ) |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th January 2021, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 725
Posted By
kronckew
An extensive webpage on the 'crow' translated to...An extensive webpage on the 'crow' translated to English from the original Spanish. Urbatorium... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th January 2021, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 641
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kronckew
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th January 2021, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 542
Posted By
kronckew
I concurr, it's just adding weight to the tip to...I concurr, it's just adding weight to the tip to increase the cutting impact of the working area, much like the adding of a 'yelman' to the newer model shown in the thread. |
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Forum: European Armoury
7th January 2021, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 323
Posted By
kronckew
When I was a cadet, we had a 'pass in review'...When I was a cadet, we had a 'pass in review' parade in front of the College's Commanding Admiral and his guests, every Saturday morning before we went on liberty. As a First class (4th year) Cadet... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th January 2021, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 16,591
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kronckew
Drac2k, nice batch of barungs, the scabbard...Drac2k, nice batch of barungs, the scabbard wrappings on them are giving me ideas... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th January 2021, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 825
Posted By
kronckew
Guinness is better for you. Anyway We should, as...Guinness is better for you. Anyway We should, as a free non-EU nation, negotiate a free trade agreement with the UK's oldest ally, Portugal. Darn the Froggy EU, full speed ahead. Port problem... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th January 2021, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 825
Posted By
kronckew
I live in Govt. housing. They won't let me.
I...I live in Govt. housing. They won't let me. I am told by a family that lives in one of our upstairs flats that Santa managed to get in and had some of the milk and donuts the children left for him,... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th January 2021, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 825
Posted By
kronckew
I have gas heating but no fireplace. My Chimney...I have gas heating but no fireplace. My Chimney is only a pipe about 3 in. in diameter. I have to leave a window open for Santa. |
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Forum: European Armoury
4th January 2021, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 844
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kronckew
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th January 2021, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 825
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd January 2021, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 16,591
Posted By
kronckew
Forget to add this one Mid-20th c. Zamboangan...Forget to add this one Mid-20th c. Zamboangan with simple Maranao hilt. Guess they couldn't be bothered to get the pommel protrusions carved.25in. LOA in scabbard, 15.75 in. (40cm.) blade, 2.75in.... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd January 2021, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 16,591
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