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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th April 2013, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 410
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Andrew
Fantastic, Charles. Thanks for sharing this...Fantastic, Charles. Thanks for sharing this unusual example. :cool: |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th April 2013, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 395
Posted By
Andrew
Please do not post photos with commercial website...Please do not post photos with commercial website URLs or watermarks. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th April 2013, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 457
Posted By
Andrew
Moderator WarningIt would be a shame to lock this great thread due to subtle (and not-so-subtle) jibes between certain members (you know who you are). This issue is now on my "radar" and I am watching closely. ... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th March 2013, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 325
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd March 2013, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 590
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd March 2013, 04:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 580
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st March 2013, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 590
Posted By
Andrew
Very few (if any) "sword breakers",...Very few (if any) "sword breakers", regardless of origin, would ever be utilized to actually break a sword. Maybe catch or parry, but not break. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th March 2013, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,263
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Forum: European Armoury
18th March 2013, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 699
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st March 2013, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 386
Posted By
Andrew
I think Stu has it absolutely correct--that gap...I think Stu has it absolutely correct--that gap between the handle and blade is where the guard would be. All examples of this type I have seen and handled (including three currently in my... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st March 2013, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 386
Posted By
Andrew
My pleasure, Robert.
#264 is from my collection,...My pleasure, Robert. #264 is from my collection, and I believe the handle was shortened somewhere along the way. Almost all of this type of sword have very long handles (not all, just most). In... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st March 2013, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 386
Posted By
Andrew
It's "Montagnard"--hill tribe. As Stu...It's "Montagnard"--hill tribe. As Stu notes, not necessarily from Cambodia and more likely from further north in Laos, Thailand or Vietnam. The handle was once much longer. Compare exampes 263-266... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th February 2013, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 718
Posted By
Andrew
Suggestion...Seriously? Take it down a notch, please. You're unlikely to get any help taking that tone. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2013, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 760
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2013, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 554
Posted By
Andrew
Huh. As I said--new to me, but I've certainly...Huh. As I said--new to me, but I've certainly not seen it all. :shrug: Maybe some SEA influence in the long, cylindrical handle? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th February 2013, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 554
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th January 2013, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 730
Posted By
Andrew
Still have both of these, Ron. And they're still...Still have both of these, Ron. And they're still two of my favorites, and two of the best purchases I've made on eBay--my recollection is I paid US$180 for the larger, US$90 for the smaller. ... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th January 2013, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 730
Posted By
Andrew
No pics of my first sword, as I have a long,...No pics of my first sword, as I have a long, embarrassing history involving wall-hangers and gunto, all of which have been discarded or liquidated to support my current habits. :o However, here are... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th January 2013, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 322
Posted By
Andrew
I recall Barry bears a strong resemblance to a...I recall Barry bears a strong resemblance to a certain ex-US President... :D |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th January 2013, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 301
Posted By
Andrew
Moderator ActionAt Spiral's request, I have removed the images he appeared in. Spiral and Sirupate: I strongly suggest you take your differences off-list. Failure to comply with this suggestion will be dealt with... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th December 2012, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 763
Posted By
Andrew
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you...God rest ye merry, gentlemen Let nothing you dismay... O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th December 2012, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 972
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
4th December 2012, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 904
Posted By
Andrew
I am pleased that David brought this up for...I am pleased that David brought this up for discussion here. When I first saw the original thread in the Ethno forum, I almost posted a "what are we seeing here?" comment about this weapon before... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th November 2012, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 494
Posted By
Andrew
Ah. Now I understand your point. :) It's a...Ah. Now I understand your point. :) It's a matter of degrees, I suppose. (No pun intended). In deference to my fellow staff members and the subject matter of this forum, however, I'm going to... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th November 2012, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 494
Posted By
Andrew
I don't really claim to be a BJJ practitioner,...I don't really claim to be a BJJ practitioner, Ron. I roll about 2x/month with a couple Gracie purple belts--hardly high level instruction, and my jits is rudimentary, for sure. :o |
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