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Forum: European Armoury 13th March 2024, 12:12 PM
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Posted By shayde78
Ah....my mistake. I had missed that this theory...

Ah....my mistake. I had missed that this theory has already been mentioned. That's what I get for thinking I'm clever (lol)!
Forum: European Armoury 12th March 2024, 02:49 AM
Replies: 15
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Posted By shayde78
The discussion of the notches near the tip of...

The discussion of the notches near the tip of these blades intrigues me. Might I offer an entirely mundane possible purpose.

If you were to drop your gloves or your hat while in the saddle,...
Forum: European Armoury 21st February 2024, 12:00 PM
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Posted By shayde78
A few more examples

A few more examples
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2024, 01:58 AM
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Posted By shayde78
Saw this while looking through the book 'Shields...

Saw this while looking through the book 'Shields Africa, Southeast Asia and Oceania' and thought it might pertain to this discussion.
Forum: European Armoury 17th February 2024, 11:20 PM
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Posted By shayde78
Example from mid-1700s?

Example from mid-1700s?
Forum: European Armoury 1st February 2024, 03:05 AM
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Views: 3,094
Posted By shayde78
As always, thank you, Jim, for being so generous...

As always, thank you, Jim, for being so generous with your feedback.

I found some examples of hilts that share some elements with the sword in question. All of these are from the collection at...
Forum: European Armoury 18th January 2024, 01:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,094
Posted By shayde78
Thank you, Jim! Your feedback is always...

Thank you, Jim!

Your feedback is always welcome. Your thoughts echo mine. I was hesitant to even post it here, but that use of varnish definitely harkened back to old techniques. It does, however,...
Forum: European Armoury 16th January 2024, 03:05 AM
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Views: 3,094
Posted By shayde78
Side sword with unusually wrought hilt

Well, this may be another case of me "paying tuition" for a lesson in not pursuing items that seem too good to be true. In all honesty, I approached this piece with a great deal of skepticism....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd November 2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,907
Posted By shayde78
Great thread, Jim! I stumbled across this...

Great thread, Jim!

I stumbled across this article that briefly references the Nepal influence on the region. The article also explores metal-hilted kukri and some kora in general, providing many...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th July 2023, 01:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,616
Posted By shayde78
I have been wondering about this detail. Was this...

I have been wondering about this detail. Was this even legal for me to purchase? Is it possible to sell?

If these topics shouldn't be discussed here, you're all welcome to message me privately. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 3rd July 2023, 04:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,616
Posted By shayde78
Thank you Ian, Detlef, and David! I will try...

Thank you Ian, Detlef, and David!

I will try to take some additional photos that may confirm the presence, or lack thereof of Schreger lines.

In the meantime, I tracked down the catalogue...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 27th June 2023, 12:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,616
Posted By shayde78
Thank you both for the feedback. David, I'm...

Thank you both for the feedback.

David, I'm quite certain the lines running down the torso are, indeed, Schreger Lines. I'm usually very hesitant to claim the tilt on a knife or sword is ivory....
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 25th June 2023, 01:18 AM
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Views: 10,616
Posted By shayde78
I realized I didn't provide any actual...

I realized I didn't provide any actual specifications on the dimensions.

The figure is about 22cm tall.
It weighs 10.25 ounces (290.58 grams).

And, as one if the photos in the first post...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 23rd June 2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,616
Posted By shayde78
Lega Ivory Figure

So, on a whim, I placed a small bid on an object I thought was carved out of cow/bovine bone. I thought it looked Mesopotamian, but figured it was carved by a hobbyist in modern times.

We've all...
Forum: European Armoury 1st April 2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 24,856
Posted By shayde78
Just adding this link to a thread which discusses...

Just adding this link to a thread which discusses a similar textile covering on the grip of a khanda.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?p=280574#post280574

Not sure if this suggests...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,621
Posted By shayde78
Yes - absolutely a later addition, yet one made...

Yes - absolutely a later addition, yet one made in antiquity. My question was pertaining to whence such a feature may have originated. It is no mere painted cloth, but rather seems impregnated with...
Forum: European Armoury 25th March 2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,754
Posted By shayde78
Thank you midelburgo, jim, and fernando! ...

Thank you midelburgo, jim, and fernando!

This partly why I had never posted this item before, but the recent auction made me question (hope?) my original assessment was wrong

As always, thank...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2023, 02:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,621
Posted By shayde78
I'm curious if anyone knows more about the...

I'm curious if anyone knows more about the textile wrapping on the grip. It looks very much like that found on my Pappenheim hilted sword discussed here:...
Forum: European Armoury 18th March 2023, 01:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,754
Posted By shayde78
And, for comparison, here is the piece in my...

And, for comparison, here is the piece in my collection. I bought this as a Victorian replica, and have wondered what the missing guard would look like. I'm still leaning towards that time frame, but...
Forum: European Armoury 18th March 2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,754
Posted By shayde78
Rapier with flaberge blade (Victorian?)

Hi everyone!

It has been awhile since I have posted anything, but I'm hoping you can indulge my idle curiosity.

The item pictured below just closed at auction. It looks identical to an item...
Forum: European Armoury 31st December 2022, 06:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,378
Posted By shayde78
For an Albert Durer engraving with a similar hilt...

For an Albert Durer engraving with a similar hilt being carried by a "peasant", see post number 8 http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26430&highlight=Albrecht in this thread of his works....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th December 2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,019
Posted By shayde78
By no means an expert (barely a novice), but this...

By no means an expert (barely a novice), but this reminded me a little of an item I posted herehttp://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24390 a while ago.

So, it might be a Surmene variant....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th December 2022, 03:26 AM
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Posted By shayde78
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd October 2022, 12:38 AM
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Views: 2,972
Posted By shayde78
Thanks everyone! Very helpful information and...

Thanks everyone!
Very helpful information and interesting thoughts.

Regarding the missing bit from the pommel - it may be this occurs on many examples of this type of sword simply because the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th October 2022, 02:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,972
Posted By shayde78
African sickle sword

Hello, good people!

I recently picked up this item. I'm quite certain it is African. The pommel and use of brass tacks is a style I have seen, but I can't place. Nor, can I remember the correct...
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