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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Yesterday, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 17,107
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kino
(somewhere) could be “Moro”
2nd line, 1st word...(somewhere) could be “Moro” 2nd line, 1st word crossed out “Sul”, as in Sulu, 2nd word looks like “Island” 3rd word, the last 4 letters looks like”jolo” |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th January 2021, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 350
Posted By
kino
Hi Xas, I don’t believe that it’s BangsaMoro. I...Hi Xas, I don’t believe that it’s BangsaMoro. I haven’t seen others prior to this. Might you have photos of others? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2021, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 350
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kino
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd November 2020, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 907
Posted By
kino
Thank you Ren Ren.
The second character that you...Thank you Ren Ren. The second character that you speak of “rou”, could be loosely interpreted as “hand forged”. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd November 2020, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 907
Posted By
kino
Chinese? Calligraphy.Does it make any sense? Someone said it means “good”, “correct”, but others said it didn’t make any sense. The bottom one that’s etched, seems too elaborate to mean nothing. Thanks. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th October 2020, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,008
Posted By
kino
Winter BDU in the southern Philippines consists...Winter BDU in the southern Philippines consists of an extra cotton shirt under the Malong, at night. :D |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th September 2020, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,042
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kino
Once used does Nital have to be discarded or can...Once used does Nital have to be discarded or can it be re-used? Does it’s potency wanes with each use? Can it be safely poured down the sink to dispose? I suppose I can look up the MSDS for disposal,... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd September 2020, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,199
Posted By
kino
The view from my monitor, to me the blade looks...The view from my monitor, to me the blade looks like it has shallow waves. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd September 2020, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,085
Posted By
kino
Thanks Ian.
I was adviced with the same...Thanks Ian. I was adviced with the same information. We probably share the same source. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th September 2020, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,085
Posted By
kino
Thanks you for moving it David.
Kai, I thought...Thanks you for moving it David. Kai, I thought Visayas because the blade profile was somewhat like a Garab, but....not quite. Ian, the blade does have a chisel grind. Does the octagonal... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th September 2020, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,085
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kino
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th September 2020, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,085
Posted By
kino
Visayan Sword, need help in ID’ing.Overall length is 25”, blade length 19.25”. Blade is laminated, not peeled at the top the hilt. Hilt is carved out of Carabao horn. I’m guessing the teeth and fangs are bone. Handle and ferrule are... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th September 2020, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,404
Posted By
kino
That's nice.
How thick is the blade nearest the...That's nice. How thick is the blade nearest the hilt? How's the blade constructed, pattern welded? Mono steel? Thanks for sharing. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th September 2020, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,016
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kino
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th September 2020, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,350
Posted By
kino
Really!! Well I guess that leaves more for...Really!! Well I guess that leaves more for others. Like you, I like them as well. That’s one beautiful sword. Thanks for sharing. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th September 2020, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,002
Posted By
kino
Datu Puti?😊
Did you soak it or brushed...Datu Puti?😊 Did you soak it or brushed on? Here’s an old photo of a dark stained blade. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th September 2020, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,002
Posted By
kino
Nice pattern. I like it.
What did you use to...Nice pattern. I like it. What did you use to etch/stain the blade with? Thanks for sharing. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th August 2020, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,615
Posted By
kino
The pommel can be classified as a kakatua.
Blade...The pommel can be classified as a kakatua. Blade has 5 waves, limaseko. Battara has already addressed the twist-core question. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th August 2020, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,678
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kino
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th August 2020, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,797
Posted By
kino
If you’ve seen the rigors that Xasterix puts his...If you’ve seen the rigors that Xasterix puts his swords thru during test cuttings you’d see why he uses epoxy in place of pitch 🙂 |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd August 2020, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,263
Posted By
kino
Hi Ian, did your hilt have the tenon as opposed...Hi Ian, did your hilt have the tenon as opposed to a mortise like Tanaruz’ hilt? Is the pommel solid silver or does it have a wood core? It looks nice. Good job Jose! |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st August 2020, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,797
Posted By
kino
Nice find, 3 swords with scabbards to boot. I...Nice find, 3 swords with scabbards to boot. I agree with your age assessments. It's good that you're bringing them back to working order. By your description, they're wicked sharp. By resetting,... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th July 2020, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 11,647
Posted By
kino
It's too narrow to be a remounted N.Philippine...It's too narrow to be a remounted N.Philippine spear blade. Here’s a dagger from the Philippines that has a similar blade profile. Like Shayde78’s dagger, the scalloped edges are unsharpened. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st July 2020, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,201
Posted By
kino
Tanaruz - good catch. A well preserved Kris. I...Tanaruz - good catch. A well preserved Kris. I like these understated hilts with horn ferrule, it’s beautiful. Thanks for sharing. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st July 2020, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,201
Posted By
kino
Xasterix, I saw how this Kris cuts, pretty sharp...Xasterix, I saw how this Kris cuts, pretty sharp blade. I like the way you tested it. Did this Kris come with the hilt or did you have it commissioned? |
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