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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2011, 12:59 PM
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Posted By mavi1970
thanks Colin, for your insight. Well now i will...

thanks Colin, for your insight. Well now i will clean it carefully and display it with the rest of my collection. It will go good with the other kaskara, nimcha's that i have.
thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2011, 03:47 PM
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Posted By mavi1970
Thanks Jim that does enlighten the origins and...

Thanks Jim that does enlighten the origins and the uses of this blade.
Kronckew, circumcision? ouch. I would hope not.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2011, 01:35 AM
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Posted By mavi1970
and the handle is not wood. it is bone, now that...

and the handle is not wood. it is bone, now that i look closer at it, it is not ivory i dont think, but definately not wood or a ping pong item as another person stated!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2011, 01:30 AM
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Posted By mavi1970
colin, would you know what the use of this...

colin,
would you know what the use of this item would be?
rare, how rare? i have added a few pictures of the blade, sprayed some oil to give it the wet look.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By mavi1970
unknown possible weapon or ritual item?

I bought this on a whim, but now after receiving it and seeing the item, cant figure out what it is? Aside from the clover shaped blade, and islamic writing on both side, the leather sheath and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th January 2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By mavi1970
as your best guess what do you think the age...

as your best guess what do you think the age would be since its post napolean? with the signature as denoted?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th January 2011, 01:29 PM
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Posted By mavi1970
The only reason I thought it might be Ottoman or...

The only reason I thought it might be Ottoman or Turkish was the naval insignia, I didnt think any other countries had the exact same anchor with the serpent around it, but obviously the french sword...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,618
Posted By mavi1970
does anyone have any input into this sword and...

does anyone have any input into this sword and whether it is ottoman turkish or french?
thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By mavi1970
possible ottoman turkish naval sword

Just took possesion of this sword with the hunch it might be ottoman, due to the naval insignia however its made by coulaux e klingenthal. This is etched into the spine of the blade by the handle,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,691
Posted By mavi1970
Hi, sorry havent gotten back to respond,...

Hi,
sorry havent gotten back to respond, Christmas and blizzards etc. The width of the drum is about 17 inches and the depth about 11, and the body is made from hand flattened metal, does not look...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,691
Posted By mavi1970
they have been touted as being ottoman military...

they have been touted as being ottoman military drums from the mehter band. how true i dont know, the one's i have seen used by the military band are much larger and different, modern of course....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2010, 03:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,691
Posted By mavi1970
ottoman military drum

New aquisition, I know it is not an edged weapon, but I think it has its place in this forum. Just wondering of its authenticity, or is it new modern repro's hitting the market. Have seen 3 for sale...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2010, 11:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,779
Posted By mavi1970
well since i aquired that sword i have bought...

well since i aquired that sword i have bought another 4 similari, one short but 3 same, and sharp as this one. just adding to my collection. most have the same writing. variations are evident though.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2010, 12:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,563
Posted By mavi1970
hehe lucky you, i was outbid. i was stuck in a...

hehe lucky you, i was outbid. i was stuck in a meeting and couldnt increase my bid. enjoy
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,777
Posted By mavi1970
I wish I could find a yataghan like that...

I wish I could find a yataghan like that too..very nice
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2010, 01:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,779
Posted By mavi1970
Yes, that was the sword I was referring too....

Yes,
that was the sword I was referring too. Reasonable price. I had not seen many for sale for years, then in the last bit there has been quite a few for sale. Could be the economy. Still after...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2010, 01:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,779
Posted By mavi1970
David, nice sword, congrats on your...

David,

nice sword, congrats on your purchase. there was another one on sale on flea bay that just ended that i missed and went quite reasonably for the economy now. I wonder if your blade will...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2010, 09:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,779
Posted By mavi1970
actually its stock that way. not cut off but...

actually its stock that way. not cut off but produced for the size of the sword.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th January 2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,779
Posted By mavi1970
thanks for the translation. I have not seen many...

thanks for the translation. I have not seen many of these around, but its good to have one.
thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th January 2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,779
Posted By mavi1970
here is a more clear picture, can anyone...

here is a more clear picture, can anyone understand the writing?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,779
Posted By mavi1970
here is another picture. its so hard to take...

here is another picture. its so hard to take pictures and get the right light.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2010, 11:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,779
Posted By mavi1970
hehe, i didnt know it was upside down. being...

hehe, i didnt know it was upside down. being turkish, old turkish/arabic is not my forte. particulairs of sword is its german made smaller size, 20 inch, probably an officer or artilery sword. there...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,779
Posted By mavi1970
turkish ottoman officers sword writing

can anyone deciver the writing with the size of pciture i have uploaded?
thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th December 2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,136
Posted By mavi1970
all I can say is wow. Been to the palace many...

all I can say is wow. Been to the palace many times, and seen the dispayed collections, but never knew about these. Definately next summer when I am there I will ask if they can let me see these....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th December 2008, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,638
Posted By mavi1970
thanks Dom, so its a regular knive, no hidden...

thanks Dom,
so its a regular knive, no hidden secrets or koranic verses.
thanks
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