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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2009, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,908
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Justin
I have seen a few Japanese swords there.If that...I have seen a few Japanese swords there.If that is what your friend is interested in it might not be a bad idea for him to check it out.But as far as the Ethnographic stuff goes I think Ive seen a... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th January 2009, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,908
Posted By
Justin
I live in Tampa,never heard of an 'Arms...I live in Tampa,never heard of an 'Arms Exhibition' here locally.Ive been (many times) to the Suncoast Gunshow that Rick posted the link too though,LOTS of guns there but very few edged weapons,and... |
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Forum: European Armoury
14th September 2008, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,371
Posted By
Justin
Hopefully these pics are a little more...Hopefully these pics are a little more clear. Any comments on this piece are welcomed,dont really know much about it.The hilt is horn and the fittings are all silver.The back side of the ferrule is... |
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Forum: European Armoury
13th September 2008, 01:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,371
Posted By
Justin
I cant be of much help as far as the basket hilts...I cant be of much help as far as the basket hilts go but this sgian duhbs is stamped with hearts on the pommel and ferrule.The sheath seems to be a later addition, the hearts on the chape and locket... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th November 2007, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,056
Posted By
Justin
You bring up a good point Jim, and that is why I...You bring up a good point Jim, and that is why I didn't automatically assume that this was a tourist piece.I have seen plenty of photos and video of modern Touregs wearing Takouba's. As you point... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th November 2007, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,056
Posted By
Justin
Thats what I thought , thanks for the help...Thats what I thought , thanks for the help guys. As far as the price goes I been pretty good at getting incredible deals, guess Ive become a little careless. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th November 2007, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,056
Posted By
Justin
Takouba questionI just received this takouba from ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270184753079&ssPageName=STRK I was kind of dissapointed to find that the edge is blunt, doesnt look... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th April 2007, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,699
Posted By
Justin
From the pics it looks to me like the guard and...From the pics it looks to me like the guard and grip are two seperate pieces brazed together.I wonder if the guard could have been salvaged from something else and the grip cast locally? With the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th March 2007, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,086
Posted By
Justin
Go figure, you eliminate all the guns and...Go figure, you eliminate all the guns and stabbings go up, I wonder if there will be a rise in poisonings once the swords get banned? This type of thing makes me appreciate living in a nation where... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd March 2007, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,905
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Justin
My first thought was that the blade looks just...My first thought was that the blade looks just like a fillet knife,but with the way the handle/tang is constructed I'm not sure that is the case. The brass work that the sheath hangs from seems... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th March 2007, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,861
Posted By
Justin
I agree with Jim,the knife itself looks pretty...I agree with Jim,the knife itself looks pretty nice but the scabbard definately looks like a later replacement. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th February 2007, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,740
Posted By
Justin
Both nice Khodmis ! :)
I have several,and as...Both nice Khodmis ! :) I have several,and as far as I can tell all of mine are made from files,I wonder where all of them came from? :confused: |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th November 2006, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,162
Posted By
Justin
I got my copy about a month ago from Amazon.com...I got my copy about a month ago from Amazon.com ,it is well worth the price.I havent read much in it yet but the little I have read has been very enlightening.As BI noted there are also some very... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th November 2006, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,713
Posted By
Justin
I saw that one too,I aree with Lou looks like it...I saw that one too,I aree with Lou looks like it was cut down.I have one that might have a European blade, almost looks like a sabre blade that has been reworked. I wouldnt be surprised though if... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th November 2006, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,369
Posted By
Justin
Katana: zinc is a lot harder than aluminum,and...Katana: zinc is a lot harder than aluminum,and corrodes much more easily.At first glance they may appear similar,especially if they are covered in oxidation but if you were to compare a piece of each... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd October 2006, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,264
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th October 2006, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,397
Posted By
Justin
This is only my opinion, but I find it hard to...This is only my opinion, but I find it hard to believe that in our sophisticated modern age,there were ancient bronze casting techniques that cant be replicated now.Not only have we made massive... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th September 2006, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,915
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Justin
Two Luzon pieces for IDI did quite a bit of searching through the forum but couldnt find anything that closely resembled either of these.Anyone know what these are called/who used them? The larger one is huge... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th September 2006, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,302
Posted By
Justin
Odd hunting dagger/dirkGot this guy a few weeks ago,I havent seen anything like it before,any thoughts or comments are appreciated. Hilt is several cast pieces of copper either tinned or plated,blade has same cross... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd September 2006, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,989
Posted By
Justin
Nice spear!
I'd say it is definately...Nice spear! I'd say it is definately old/genuine,probably an Indonesian tombak ,others can probably tell you more specifics. There is an off chance it might be SE Asian,I used to have a brass... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th August 2006, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,382
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Justin
The horn dagger is a Bichwa,look in Stones page...The horn dagger is a Bichwa,look in Stones page 112.:) There's a nearly identical one. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th August 2006, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,814
Posted By
Justin
Nice one! I like these obscure pieces. :)
I...Nice one! I like these obscure pieces. :) I think it does look Philipino but the short hilt looks really odd. Could you post a closer pic of the top of the scabbard? Maybe the leather work will... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st July 2006, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,930
Posted By
Justin
I think the first one in the pics is Igorot...I think the first one in the pics is Igorot rather than Naga.All nice pieces though. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th July 2006, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,709
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Justin
Nice Axes! These look a little more like weapons...Nice Axes! These look a little more like weapons than most African axes,is that the case? or are these ceremonial like most of the others? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th July 2006, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,261
Posted By
Justin
I believe that these are from Turkey although no...I believe that these are from Turkey although no one seems to have a name or any other specific info on them.Most seem to be fairly crude but I have seen a few on ebay that seemed to have decent... |
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