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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd December 2019, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 680
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I occasionally ask a question as in a recent...I occasionally ask a question as in a recent thread; but mostly just read and learn (albeit slowly). Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st December 2019, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 570
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Jim -
You are too kind, but thank you. Now I'm...Jim - You are too kind, but thank you. Now I'm just a retired old geezer who has forgotten what he forgot. Also thank who ever maintains the geographical index for keeping my Japanese sword site... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st December 2019, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 570
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OK, that makes some sense. The blade determines...OK, that makes some sense. The blade determines the type of sword, while the mounts determine the cultural origins,etc. At least with Nihonto we only have to deal with one culture and country of... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st December 2019, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 570
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I think you guys are just trying to confuse a...I think you guys are just trying to confuse a senile old geezer. :) At least with Nihonto a long sword is a daito; and sub-type if it's a katana, uchikatana or tachi. Which is determined by its... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st December 2019, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 570
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So it's not a matter of the swords origin, rather...So it's not a matter of the swords origin, rather the owners?? Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st December 2019, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 570
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Dumb question: what is the difference between a...Dumb question: what is the difference between a shamshir and a tulwar? I have a tulwar nearly identical to the sword posted; has gold floral motif on hilt but blade is curved with double fullers ... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th September 2019, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 787
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Could it be a Spanish blade that has been...Could it be a Spanish blade that has been rehandled in Brazil,etc? The blade is just like an early-mid 19th C Spanish punal I use to have. Just a thought. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th September 2019, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 845
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Sorry, but the closest that has been to Japan is...Sorry, but the closest that has been to Japan is China or Indonesia,etc. Not a Japanese NCO or Shingunto IMHO. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th August 2019, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,730
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Have you noticed that the blade back extends past...Have you noticed that the blade back extends past the guard? To my untrained eye that is not a mark of quality workmanship. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th June 2019, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 941
Posted By
Rich
Thanks David -
I was thinking more of the...Thanks David - I was thinking more of the "broken back" seax style. I've done what research online that I can but can find no direct link between the standard puukko style and the broken back seax.... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th June 2019, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 941
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Rich
Puukko and seaxNot sure where to post this. I was wondering if there is any direct relationship between Finnish puukko and ancient seax? Any thoughts or comments welcome. Stylistically there is no similarity that I... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st April 2019, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,001
Posted By
Rich
Google "Nihonto Message Board". That...Google "Nihonto Message Board". That site will put you in touch with some of the most knowledgeable people from all over the world for Japanese swords. www.militaria.co.za/nmb/ you will need to... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th December 2018, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,201
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th April 2018, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,027
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Also check the Victoria and Albert Museum and the...Also check the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum. Both are great. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th March 2018, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,050
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I would think it was the mortar of it's time.
RichI would think it was the mortar of it's time. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th March 2018, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,229
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Great collection. Thanks for sharing. Now I know...Great collection. Thanks for sharing. Now I know why I can't find any. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2018, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,790
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I should add these knives are very collectible...I should add these knives are very collectible and bring good prices. Nice find. I wish I had kept my Arnachellum. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2018, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,790
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This is a classic India made bowie knife...This is a classic India made bowie knife (sometimes called a tiger knife) made in the late 1800's- early 1900's for Englishmen. Other similar knives made by Arnachellum (I had one). Good, well made... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th January 2018, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,383
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This is a ko-wakizashi (small wakizashi) or...This is a ko-wakizashi (small wakizashi) or o-tanto (large tanto) - your choice. Normally tanto are under 12 inches and waks are 12-24 inches but many are borderline (like yours). It is mumei... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th December 2017, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,411
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Google "antique Mexican dagger" and...Google "antique Mexican dagger" and then go to "images". There are several shown with similar handles and guards. Take many of the pics there with a grain of salt and they are obviously not... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th September 2017, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,870
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Ian and all -
Try using Imgur as a photo posting...Ian and all - Try using Imgur as a photo posting site. Free. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd August 2017, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,016
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That tip looks very fragile to me to be a mail...That tip looks very fragile to me to be a mail piercer. Looks like it would break off on first use. Otherwise an interesting blade. Rich |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th August 2017, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,621
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th June 2017, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,793
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I stand corrected. I Googled Ainu sword images...I stand corrected. I Googled Ainu sword images and there are a couple shown similar to this one. Definitely a dress/ceremonial type; fighting swords are much more like katana in their mounts. Always... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th June 2017, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,793
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I don't think (?) it is Ainu. Most likely a post...I don't think (?) it is Ainu. Most likely a post WWII mount with possibly a good, older blade (can't tell from the pics). Fancy carved mounts were commonly used as gifts or souvenirs for GI's or... |
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