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Forum: European Armoury 5th March 2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 14
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Once again a wealth of information and thanks to...

Once again a wealth of information and thanks to all.
Yes, I realize that the mode of thinking in the late 19th Century regarding swords was that longer was better; this reflected a change in...
Forum: European Armoury 5th March 2024, 02:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,460
Posted By drac2k
Thanks to all for the informative comments and...

Thanks to all for the informative comments and the educational video. The sword seems a departure from earlier, shorter cutlasses that I have encountered, with its 28" blade it reminds me more of a...
Forum: European Armoury 4th March 2024, 09:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,460
Posted By drac2k
So, this isn't a Lead Cutter, but a naval...

So, this isn't a Lead Cutter, but a naval Cutlass? Thank you for the information. Can you tell me why it is unusual to have a "low rack number:" I would have thought each vessel had to start at the...
Forum: European Armoury 4th March 2024, 07:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,460
Posted By drac2k
English Naval Cutlass or English Lead Cutter

From all the information that I could find this sword appears to be an English Lead Cutter Sword, except it isn't labeled as such, it has a # "6 or 9," on the scabbard, depending on your view(From...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2024, 03:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,009
Posted By drac2k
She is a beauty; with all of the luck that you...

She is a beauty; with all of the luck that you have been having lately finding blades, I think that you need to buy a lottery ticket.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 21st February 2024, 12:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,966
Posted By drac2k
Thank you for bringing the subject up.

Thank you for bringing the subject up.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 20th February 2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,946
Posted By drac2k
Thanks for the information Detlef, those are some...

Thanks for the information Detlef, those are some lethal-looking tools.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 20th February 2024, 04:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,946
Posted By drac2k
Great information; the tang goes all the way...

Great information; the tang goes all the way through the handle like yours. How old do you think my example is; are they still made? In this day of electric power tools, it is hard to imagine that...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 19th February 2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,966
Posted By drac2k
In Japan, these canes were called Shikomi-Zue and...

In Japan, these canes were called Shikomi-Zue and they gained in popularity after the Hatorei Edict in 1870 forbidding farmers and merchants from owning swords and the Haito Edict in 1876 also made...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 19th February 2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,946
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, Detlef, I was hoping that you could tell...

Thanks, Detlef, I was hoping that you could tell me. My short piece looks similar to your example and I noticed that the short one had a star pattern comparable to the one belonging to Ankathus.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 18th February 2024, 06:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,946
Posted By drac2k
I'm late to the game, but I've got a couple of...

I'm late to the game, but I've got a couple of entries. The longer 30" one is very heavy; almost .75" at the base of the spine. I think that I saw a similar example for cutting banana tree stalks.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 979
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, that was a great thread; so, the origins...

Thanks, that was a great thread; so, the origins of this club were possibly Indonesian? The club reminded me of an old grape vine.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 979
Posted By drac2k
A Simple Question About Philippine Weapons

I am sure that there is a simple answer to this question which is did any of the Philippine People ever employ the use of clubs in warfare or hunting? In my limited exposure to their weaponry, I have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2024, 02:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,552
Posted By drac2k
It is a beauty; thanks for sharing.

It is a beauty; thanks for sharing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,572
Posted By drac2k
My first recommendation is don't be in a hurry...

My first recommendation is don't be in a hurry and force the removal.
Next, I like Pecards Antique Leather dressing; saturate the outside of the scabbard on both sides and when that is absorbed,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,828
Posted By drac2k
Looking at the top of the shield, there appears...

Looking at the top of the shield, there appears to be a hole; if so there was probably a metal boss there at one time. This, as well as the handhold set up inside of the item, makes me think that it...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 26th January 2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,073
Posted By drac2k
Wow, Fernando, you found it right away, thanks!

Wow, Fernando, you found it right away, thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 26th January 2024, 06:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,073
Posted By drac2k
Unknown Spoon

I believe that this is an old mustard or salt spoon. Can anyone tell me how old it is and where it comes from; I'm guessing the "84," is for the silver content.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st January 2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,200
Posted By drac2k
Please inform me how many elephants were brought...

Please inform me how many elephants were brought back to life by this reckless destruction.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th January 2024, 03:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,449
Posted By drac2k
Thanks for the insight, but an 8.5" blade seems...

Thanks for the insight, but an 8.5" blade seems pretty lethal, lol. I'm guessing that this item is early to mid-20th century.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2024, 06:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,324
Posted By drac2k
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Swap Forum 19th January 2024, 05:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,403
Posted By drac2k
God willing, I'll be at P-07 & P-08; come by to...

God willing, I'll be at P-07 & P-08; come by to batter, trade, or sell or usually, as Rick or Charles do, show me the treasures that they got to before I did, lol.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,449
Posted By drac2k
I like the attributions to the possible origins...

I like the attributions to the possible origins of the dagger, but the blade is too well made, too sharp to be a dance dagger or one for just appearance in my opinion and that is why I thought it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2024, 03:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,324
Posted By drac2k
Thanks, guys, you sent me down the right path and...

Thanks, guys, you sent me down the right path and the Viking archives were a great source of information; based on the size of the knife, I agree that it is an Al Khusa.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2024, 12:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,600
Posted By drac2k
Thanks to all for a wealth of information!

Thanks to all for a wealth of information!
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