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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st November 2017, 05:28 PM
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Posted By Marcus
Very nice piece and a great story. It reminds me...

Very nice piece and a great story. It reminds me of this Kurdish dagger which was one of the first pieces I purchased from Oriental Arms. The blade on this knife is wootz.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2017, 01:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,925
Posted By Marcus
My wife suggested that, but why would they need...

My wife suggested that, but why would they need to be carried around?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2017, 06:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,925
Posted By Marcus
Nothing wrong with the knife. Could be used to...

Nothing wrong with the knife. Could be used to cut anything including yarn. Actually, we have several female friends who never go anywhere without their knitting.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,925
Posted By Marcus
Actually, the fit of the knitting needles is...

Actually, the fit of the knitting needles is nearly perfect. I tried several types of chopsticks and none would go in more than half an inch.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2017, 11:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,925
Posted By Marcus
Ever seen another like it? I have searched quite...

Ever seen another like it? I have searched quite a bit and not found one. Artzi has sold about 40 of these and all had chopsticks.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,925
Posted By Marcus
That is what they look like.

That is what they look like.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th August 2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,925
Posted By Marcus
Chinese Trousse with what?

Usually these have a knife and chopsticks but these look more like knitting needles. What are they?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2017, 01:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,542
Posted By Marcus
Sorry, I see it is on Amazon.

Sorry, I see it is on Amazon.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2017, 01:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,542
Posted By Marcus
How do we buy it?

How do we buy it?
Forum: European Armoury 1st August 2017, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,667
Posted By Marcus
fresh pictures

Plus a couple comparisons to a rustic Shashka
Forum: European Armoury 23rd July 2017, 06:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,688
Posted By Marcus
Brigands

I would like to invite comments on the portraits/caricatures on the brigand’s dagger (with a 14.5 inch blade, I would almost consider it a short sword). The pictures on the two sides appear to be...
Forum: European Armoury 18th July 2017, 06:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,667
Posted By Marcus
Is this a Model 1881 Cavalry Sword?

Is this a Model 1881 Cavalry Sword?
Forum: European Armoury 17th July 2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,667
Posted By Marcus
thanks

Dear Ariel,
Thanks for the great information. Also, I have been meaning to thank you for recommending Sabres of Paradise. I found it both edifying and engaging. I have a friend who now lives in...
Forum: European Armoury 16th July 2017, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,667
Posted By Marcus
pictures

I will look forward to getting more pictures. Right now I have only what the auction provided.
Forum: European Armoury 16th July 2017, 09:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,667
Posted By Marcus
Russian Shashka

I just won the auction on this sword. I would appreciate help with identifying the proof marks and any guess on the date.
Thanks,
Forum: European Armoury 13th July 2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,408
Posted By Marcus
not a plug indeed

I agree that these are not suitable for use as plug bayonets. It is surprising how pervasive this misconception is. One supposition about the brass inserts (albeit also unlikely) is that they might...
Forum: European Armoury 6th July 2017, 10:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,688
Posted By Marcus
dagger with hooked handle

Thinking about it some more, the dagger illustrated in "Armi Bianche dal Mediebo all'Eta Moderna"* is not really very similar to my Coltello. It has the grip on the top of what appears to be a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 35,706
Posted By Marcus
TIV Loop dagger

The Tiv people of Africa also use loop daggers similar to the bichwa and it is generally assumed that these were by archers.
Forum: European Armoury 4th July 2017, 08:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,688
Posted By Marcus
Plug bayonet

Unfortunately, the leather scabbard is beyond recovery. Fernando also pointed out in the original thread that Albacete daggers are often misidentified as plug bayonets, as is the case in a current...
Forum: European Armoury 4th July 2017, 08:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,688
Posted By Marcus
The Brigand’s knife

My best guess on the inscription remains:
"DO NOT TRUST ME IF YOU DON'T HAVE HEART"
Forum: European Armoury 4th July 2017, 08:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,688
Posted By Marcus
Hunting knife

One picture shows a British-made “Bowie” knife produced for the American market for comparison.
Forum: European Armoury 4th July 2017, 08:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,688
Posted By Marcus
Knives from the San Giorgia auction

After a long wait, the pieces I purchased at the San Giorgia auction arrived. The auction photos and original thread is here:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22641

The auctioneers...
Forum: European Armoury 4th July 2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,500
Posted By Marcus
pictures

I am posting pictures in a new thread.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2017, 04:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,499
Posted By Marcus
live auction yesterday

I was not familiar with this type until I read this thread a couple days ago. Yesterday I was watching a live auction and when this piece came up. I bid and won it. Their description was:

NAGA...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th May 2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,302
Posted By Marcus
Minoan Bronze weapons

From the museum in Heraklion
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