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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Yesterday, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 370
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A big thank you for posting those in the top...A big thank you for posting those in the top photo. All too often we see only the "pretty" examples, rather than the workaday ones carried by the majority. |
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Forum: European Armoury
19th January 2021, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 461
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David R
Anyone else remember this one........Anyone else remember this one..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s0dRcdyizU |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th January 2021, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 215
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David R
The blade and scabbard are very nice, but the...The blade and scabbard are very nice, but the hilt is probably a walking stick handle. |
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Forum: European Armoury
14th January 2021, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 267
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David R
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Forum: European Armoury
14th January 2021, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 267
Posted By
David R
I nearly titled the post javelin head, but...I nearly titled the post javelin head, but thought it a bit too limiting. Regarding status, it was sold as an original by a UK dealer on ebay, so I have some comeback... if I can be bothered. It cost... |
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Forum: European Armoury
13th January 2021, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 288
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David R
Sharpening a sword is like loading a gun, it is...Sharpening a sword is like loading a gun, it is only done in a western army when ordered by the command, it's a court marshal offence ( usually) to do so without permission As for where a blade is... |
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Forum: European Armoury
13th January 2021, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 267
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David R
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Forum: European Armoury
13th January 2021, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 267
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David R
Bronze age spear head.My latest purchase, feeling withdrawal symptoms from near on a year with no fairs or markets I once again bought online..... Frankly I was not too sure about this one because there are so damn many... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th January 2021, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,259
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David R
That reverse grind on the tip was deceptive, If I...That reverse grind on the tip was deceptive, If I had not noticed the ricasso I would have agreed with you. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th December 2020, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,259
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David R
My eye was caught by this detail, a very typical...My eye was caught by this detail, a very typical western feature. No big deal, but I have not seen the same on eastern made blades, and trade blades are seen everywhere, and nothing wrong with them. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th December 2020, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,259
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David R
The elegant Parang looks to have a Western made...The elegant Parang looks to have a Western made blade, with the tip reground to the local style. Any marks or stamps on the ricasso ? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th December 2020, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,319
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David R
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Forum: European Armoury
15th December 2020, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 776
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David R
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th November 2020, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,004
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David R
Article.....
...Article..... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29644591 A quote "Single swastikas began to appear in the Neolithic Vinca culture across south-eastern Europe around 7,000 years ago. But it's... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th November 2020, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 894
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David R
Sorry to be so short in posting. I bought one of...Sorry to be so short in posting. I bought one of these from a dealers table some years ago, some of the others there were really poorly made, I got the good one. Later I took it to Leeds Armoury... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th November 2020, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 894
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David R
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th November 2020, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,519
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David R
Bulat is hard to fake and the metal mounts look...Bulat is hard to fake and the metal mounts look righteous, so personally I think the important bits are right.....As for the rest I await comments. I would like a better pic of the whole piece. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th November 2020, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,098
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David R
Roach belly = fish belly. Google is your friend...Roach belly = fish belly. Google is your friend here.... https://www.coldsteel.com/roach-belly-20rbc |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th November 2020, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,451
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David R
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th November 2020, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,040
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David R
Thank you for sharing this. I did wonder how they...Thank you for sharing this. I did wonder how they were made. I have seen some battered ones at fairs that seem to have paper or card used as well, probably recent productions. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th November 2020, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,362
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David R
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th November 2020, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 31,736
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David R
This is not on. Someone did not get their hoped...This is not on. Someone did not get their hoped for price and so reneged on the deal, Shame. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th November 2020, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,168
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David R
The thing to remember is that in some cultures at...The thing to remember is that in some cultures at some points in time, every blade is made from a nice (to us) laminated steel/iron whatever the status of the item. That's just how a blade was made. ... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th November 2020, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,546
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David R
Hiya Marc, a really nice example of the type. The...Hiya Marc, a really nice example of the type. The best of these match anything made elsewhere for quality, in my opinion..... You have one of the best. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th October 2020, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,981
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David R
The Roman army reckoned that 2 inches in the...The Roman army reckoned that 2 inches in the right place did the job. |
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