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Forum: Swap Forum
Today, 02:41 PM
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Views: 35
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Neil
Antique Chinese Jian SwordThis antique Chinese sword is 33" long overall and 1 lbs 10 oz. Everything is still solid as a rock with no movement in the hand guard or pommel. Price is $325.00 plus shipping. Feel free to pm me... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd May 2013, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 292
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Neil
I like to oil and use bronze wool on surfaces...I like to oil and use bronze wool on surfaces like these. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th March 2013, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 486
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Neil
Does anyone have thoughts on Elgoods book...Does anyone have thoughts on Elgoods book "Islamic Arms and Armour". I see it was first published in 1979. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th March 2013, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 486
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Thank you guys for your input. I really...Thank you guys for your input. I really appreciate the advice. I have Rawson, Paul, and Stone. They do not appear to have the depth I am looking for though. I will look to the other works mentioned,... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th March 2013, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 486
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Neil
Books on Indian and regional swordsBooks on Indian and regional swords I was hoping for recommendations on the best books to learn about swords of India. Thanks for your help. Neil |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2013, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 550
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Neil
I had the feeling of a SEA influence as well by...I had the feeling of a SEA influence as well by the nature of the grip, its proportions, as well as the wrap treatment. It has very likely gone through many hands over the years. It is great to see... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st July 2012, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 901
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Neil
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st July 2012, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 901
Posted By
Neil
I really appreciate everyone's insightful...I really appreciate everyone's insightful comments. I will definitely post more pictures as requested. At this point I am feeling the Philippine suggestions make the most sense to me. I know I have... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st July 2012, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 901
Posted By
Neil
Gavin,
What aspects in particular give you the...Gavin, What aspects in particular give you the impression that it is Chinese Thanks, Neil |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th July 2012, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 901
Posted By
Neil
Thank you guys for your input so far....Thank you guys for your input so far. Interestingly enough it did come with a small group of old Chinese knives. Chinese weapons are what I am most interested in. Although from my experience this... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th July 2012, 03:28 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 901
Posted By
Neil
Dagger id questionI recently acquired this dagger as part of a group knives. This one in particular is outside my field of study so I am at a loss for what it is exactly. The dagger is 17" long total, with a horn... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th July 2012, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,781
Posted By
Neil
The "rams horn" guard seems to be a...The "rams horn" guard seems to be a rather common guard form. As far as indicative of a a region, I have some that I know were collected in Northern China (Shandong, Shanxi). Although I do not think... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd March 2012, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,342
Posted By
Neil
That's really interesting. Thank you Lew for...That's really interesting. Thank you Lew for sharing. The fact that they were being made by American Cutlers/knife makers makes me think of two the questions. Were these knives in that high of... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th March 2012, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,342
Posted By
Neil
Thanks for your comment. Although I should have...Thanks for your comment. Although I should have been more specific. I believe I read they were made by American cutlers in San Fransisco for the Chinese-American market as well, although I can not... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th March 2012, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,342
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Neil
I think the stacked look on the guard of the most...I think the stacked look on the guard of the most recent photos is interesting and something I have not seen on others. Although there are two sitting right next to each other. Unlike the octagonal... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th March 2012, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 863
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Neil
No doubt some differences in hack vs. chop vs....No doubt some differences in hack vs. chop vs. draw cut etc. are relative to the shape of the blade, and how it plays out in a real exchange. Relative to the exchange I am talking about the dynamic... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th March 2012, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,342
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Neil
Great idea for a thread. I think more discussions...Great idea for a thread. I think more discussions on Chinese arms are in order. Here is one that I sold about a year ago. I had several pictures of it in the past, but can only find this one... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
13th February 2012, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 835
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Neil
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Forum: Swap Forum
29th January 2012, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 835
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Neil
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Forum: Swap Forum
25th January 2012, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 835
Posted By
Neil
Russian/Cossack/Shashka Type SwordShashka - 31" blade, 36.5" overall - Blade has almost no pitting, what is seen is predominantly oxidation surface staining. Blade is nice and straight with the top half of its length being sharp,... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
28th December 2011, 02:43 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,043
Posted By
Neil
Price reduction - $185.00 plus $15.00 shipping...Price reduction - $185.00 plus $15.00 shipping and insurance in the U.S. Please contact me for international shipping questions. Thanks |
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Forum: Swap Forum
8th December 2011, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,043
Posted By
Neil
Chinese Ox-tail DaoAntique Chinese Sword - 31" overall - straight sharp blade, complete guard, grip and pommel without movement. Blade does show some mild oxidation and pitting as seen in the photos. Feel free to pm or... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th November 2011, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 853
Posted By
Neil
Hello Katana,
I have attached a photo below of a...Hello Katana, I have attached a photo below of a similar sword I have owned in the past. I thought you would enjoy seeing the period silk grip wrap and wrist lanyard on this piece. This is a common... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd October 2011, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 934
Posted By
Neil
I agree with Josh, seeing it as a Republican era...I agree with Josh, seeing it as a Republican era piece. Examples like these with the highly polished blades/potential plated blades can sometimes be seen with characters etched on them as well. Their... |
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Forum: European Armoury
7th July 2011, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,549
Posted By
Neil
Just a thought to consider. I think your picture...Just a thought to consider. I think your picture of the Elk was quite possibly taken soon after its velvet was shed from its new rack giving it a relatively short lived abnormally red coloration. It... |
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