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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
12th January 2021, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 17,965
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th January 2021, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 590
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This thickening that you speak of Detlef is not...This thickening that you speak of Detlef is not present in the blade of my example which is almost identical to yours but a bit shorter at 27 inches overall. Nice find; we don't see many of this... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
1st January 2021, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 382
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SuperstitionFirst day of the month before you say anything you say rabbit rabbit rabbit for good luck. I believe it's English in origin and likely dates back to the 15th century. |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
1st January 2021, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 382
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
30th December 2020, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,150
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There is something vaguely Polynesian in the...There is something vaguely Polynesian in the motif. :shrug: |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th December 2020, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,000
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As the old saying goes Ariel: As the days get...As the old saying goes Ariel: As the days get longer the cold gets stronger. ;) My wishes: May we all get safely through this time of the virus. May we all be here to exchange these same... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st December 2020, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 878
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th December 2020, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 878
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Forum: European Armoury
14th December 2020, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,742
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Interesting that C.A.'s hilt is the only one that...Interesting that C.A.'s hilt is the only one that has stippling. That must have been done by hand after casting. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th December 2020, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,006
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I have noticed that all the examples are...I have noticed that all the examples are decorated with an off-white jade; I've heard this color referred to as Mutton Fat. Is there something special about this color for it to be seen so often as a... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th November 2020, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 869
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That 'richly decorated' Paiwan knife near the...That 'richly decorated' Paiwan knife near the bottom of the page is a picture I took of one that was in my possession. :) I have since sold it on. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th November 2020, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 922
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I don't have much of any knowledge about these;...I don't have much of any knowledge about these; but it would seem that the two on the left side might be users, big enough to be useful conceal carry weapons. I guess the jury is still out on their... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th November 2020, 04:10 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 922
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th November 2020, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 922
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th November 2020, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,070
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I like file work on a blade. Unfortunately I have...I like file work on a blade. Unfortunately I have no antique examples to show. It surely adds a little class to the look of the knife. :) |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th November 2020, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,070
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Very Nice!It looks like the decorative file work was only applied to one side of the spine. Can we see a shot looking downward at this feature please? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th October 2020, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,531
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Honestly; it looks like something made for sale...Honestly; it looks like something made for sale to 'those who travel for pleasure' and a rather poor example of such an object to boot. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
24th September 2020, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,575
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Could this have been attached to the breast piece...Could this have been attached to the breast piece of a horse harness where the three straps meet? It would seem about the proper size for this. :shrug: |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th September 2020, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,588
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Looking closer, I don't think the ring is niello...Looking closer, I don't think the ring is niello it's engraved. The horse hoof pommel is reminiscent of Filipino motifs. The blade has a T spine from what I can see. I don't recall T spine Filipino... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th September 2020, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,588
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Would the slot at the base of the knucklebow be...Would the slot at the base of the knucklebow be intended for the attachment of a sword knot? Is that niello on the ring at the hoof? Would the three holes on the horseshoe be intended for decorative... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
22nd September 2020, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,575
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th September 2020, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,319
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What defines this sword as a Kampilan?
Is...What defines this sword as a Kampilan? Is Kampilan a generic term through out the islands? Couldn't this sword also be called a Bangkung? :shrug: |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th September 2020, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 31,408
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I have seen so far not another mark like this...I have seen so far not another mark like this one. :confused: |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th September 2020, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,612
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I know I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer;...I know I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer; but how is this classified as a kampilan? This begs the question: how is a kampilan defined these days? Is it now just a term for a large Philippine... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th September 2020, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,915
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Rick
Perhaps the tip has been reshaped. The fuller...Perhaps the tip has been reshaped. The fuller seems to run into the edge bevel. |
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