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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Yesterday, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 333
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Nathaniel
Nice addition Stu :) Thanks for sharing. Love...Nice addition Stu :) Thanks for sharing. Love to learn from the conversation of the minds here :) |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th May 2013, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 429
Posted By
Nathaniel
Hey Guys,
Thanks for sharing all your thoughts. ...Hey Guys, Thanks for sharing all your thoughts. Something quite interesting to ponder. With Dha/Daab it's interesting because there is quite a range in blade shapes from quite straight to more... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th May 2013, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 435
Posted By
Nathaniel
Cerjak,
Beautiful craftsmanship. Enjoy seeing...Cerjak, Beautiful craftsmanship. Enjoy seeing some added variety to the standard bladed examples on the forum. :) |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th May 2013, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 301
Posted By
Nathaniel
Originally and still used as an agricultural tool...Originally and still used as an agricultural tool today. You can buy both straight blade and curved bladed versions in markets in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, etc. They are quite effective for clearing... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th May 2013, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 301
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Nathaniel
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd May 2013, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 429
Posted By
Nathaniel
Weighting in on Handle Cross sections: Round vs Oval/ RectangularHello All, I wanted to bring up question for the group...round handle cross sections...what are peoples thoughts or knowledge regarding the use/ function/ effectiveness of using a round handle. ... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st May 2013, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 33
Sticky: !STOLEN WEAPONS ALERT!
Views: 1,243
Posted By
Nathaniel
Wow, Jose! :eek: That is just sickening! :( ...Wow, Jose! :eek: That is just sickening! :( You've given us all now nightmares of our own! Well, here is hoping for a speedy and fully recovery! Little do the bastards know that you have the help... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th April 2013, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 420
Posted By
Nathaniel
Charles, I forgot to clarify a point and was...Charles, I forgot to clarify a point and was kindly reminded as such...the snake at the hilt is a not a Phaya Naga/ Naga in the sense of the mythical snake in Buddhism. This type of Naga would have... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th April 2013, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 420
Posted By
Nathaniel
Hey Guys,
Nice dha-hmyaung (knife) Charles! ...Hey Guys, Nice dha-hmyaung (knife) Charles! Unique style handle and especially the hilt as everyone is discussing. Gotta love those pieces that are the tasteful deviations from the norm. ... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th March 2013, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,264
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Nathaniel
Very sad and shocking news...I read the news a...Very sad and shocking news...I read the news a couple days ago and it's taken a few days to process it all...It is hard to believe that such a key contributing member of our forum is now gone. I had... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th February 2013, 04:07 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 831
Posted By
Nathaniel
Okay, found the cite ... Tower Armouries. Thanks...Okay, found the cite ... Tower Armouries. Thanks to Google Books: Oriental Armour by H. Russell Robinson. Page 103: "In the Tower Armouries there is an armour of the type just described which has... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th February 2013, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 831
Posted By
Nathaniel
Estcrh, I was looking again at the example of a...Estcrh, I was looking again at the example of a Chilta Hazar Masha you provided from the Wallance Collection compared to the black and white photo labeled as General Maha Bandula's armour and wow! it... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th February 2013, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 831
Posted By
Nathaniel
Thanks Gavin citing the informative historical...Thanks Gavin citing the informative historical account...I think it is definitely plausible that the wealthy would have the money to incorporate foreign armour dress just like they would use foreign... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th February 2013, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 800
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Nathaniel
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th February 2013, 03:15 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 800
Posted By
Nathaniel
Getting in here late on the interesting...Getting in here late on the interesting discussion. Beautiful boxes Gene. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing! |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th February 2013, 03:35 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 831
Posted By
Nathaniel
Thanks Estcrh for the id & picture. That is...Thanks Estcrh for the id & picture. That is the curious thing for sure about this label as the Burmese generals armour...it is clearly Indian, that I have known...that is part of why I'm curious to... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th January 2013, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 831
Posted By
Nathaniel
Great idea David R :) I will give it a shot and...Great idea David R :) I will give it a shot and see what happens and report back! |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd January 2013, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 654
Posted By
Nathaniel
And a similar article was published in March 2012...And a similar article was published in March 2012 in the National Geographic called Rhino Wars http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/03/rhino-wars/gwin-text |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd January 2013, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 654
Posted By
Nathaniel
Speaking of which that just reminded me that in...Speaking of which that just reminded me that in this last October 2012 there was a good article written up in National Geographic called Blood Ivory, which detailed that current status of the illegal... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2013, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 707
Posted By
Nathaniel
Wow! Great photos Emanuel! I'm sure it must...Wow! Great photos Emanuel! I'm sure it must have been even more amazing to see and study in person! It is fantastic for us all to see! One can't help but smile and feel good cheer when you see... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th January 2013, 02:57 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 680
Posted By
Nathaniel
Perhaps more of a derivation of the Mak, but this...Perhaps more of a derivation of the Mak, but this is another piece that came to mind when thinking about the Sithabahu... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th January 2013, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 402
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Nathaniel
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th January 2013, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 338
Posted By
Nathaniel
Very interesting read! Thank you so much for...Very interesting read! Thank you so much for sharing! |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th January 2013, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 680
Posted By
Nathaniel
This straight blade chopper also reminds me if...This straight blade chopper also reminds me if one if Charles S earlier threads and a straight square chopper he had: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6204 |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th January 2013, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 680
Posted By
Nathaniel
Excellent thought Gavin. That is definitely not...Excellent thought Gavin. That is definitely not too far of a stretch of the mind http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?p=66331 |
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