Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Today, 10:48 AM
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Another possibility is a 'shrink fit' where the...
Another possibility is a 'shrink fit' where the tang is slightly larger than the grip opening, which is heated to enlarge the opening, tang quickly inserted, and the grip shrinks as it cools again,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd May 2022, 02:34 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd May 2022, 02:17 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st May 2022, 11:48 AM
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Possible, even probable. :D Won't be the first...
Possible, even probable. :D Won't be the first time dealers/museums mislabeled stuff.
Spherical or oblate spheroid mallets were used in carpentry, stone masonry, and even leather working. Many...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th May 2022, 09:00 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th May 2022, 12:17 PM
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Really short stub tangs, like those in stone,...
Really short stub tangs, like those in stone, glass, or crystal knives are not meant for actual combat. (Unless maybe the stub is braised in place in this metal grip?)
The 'funny' loop on the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th May 2022, 06:51 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
16th May 2022, 04:50 PM
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Not guilty :p
I bought it like that. They saved...
Not guilty :p
I bought it like that. They saved me the trouble of cleaning it up.
I probably wouldn't have polished it & left the black tarnish, tho I would have (and will) sharpen the edge better....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th May 2022, 04:23 PM
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Barong arrived today. Blade is 15.75 in.long,...
Barong arrived today. Blade is 15.75 in.long, 2.25 in. wide at the belly. 5mm thick at the grip. Blade held in grip by a reddish tranparent resin or laquer. Ground in fuller both side, decorations...
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Forum: European Armoury
15th May 2022, 09:50 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
14th May 2022, 06:12 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th May 2022, 05:56 AM
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Interesting knife
Anyone know where/when this knife came from?
Looks cool. 😉
I'm guessing India...
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Forum: European Armoury
13th May 2022, 12:03 PM
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Sword from ?
Just acquired this sword. Can't figure out where/when it is from.
Circular guard plate is 4 in. across. Holes are round, 1/2 in. dia. Grip is 4.5 in.long, 1.5 in. wide, 1 in. thick, wood...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th May 2022, 07:40 AM
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[QUOTE=RobT;271833]Hi kronckew,
... Perhaps...
[QUOTE=RobT;271833]Hi kronckew,
... Perhaps the shape is traditional with the Kikuyu, not the Maasai?
.../QUOTE]
Maybe we should say 'East African'. Stuff gets traded and moves around easily....
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Forum: European Armoury
11th May 2022, 08:44 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
11th May 2022, 08:40 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th May 2022, 08:19 AM
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Urban Dictionary Link...
Urban Dictionary Link (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=the%20suits)
...as in someone in a suit who doesn't get their hands dirty, a boss, manager, politician, dictator,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th May 2022, 08:11 AM
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Yes, This shows very similar axes, note they...
Yes, This shows very similar axes, note they have much larger socket eye diameter than steel hafted ones, to take a larger dameter (and longer) wood haft. The Qajar parade axes tend to have skinnier...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th May 2022, 03:47 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th May 2022, 01:57 PM
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Barong with fullers
Won this Barung at auction today, quite cheaply. Same cost as postage. :D
Listed as:
"Vintage Borneo Dayak Mandau Sword with Wood Handle and Engraved Blade, (Total Length: Approx. 52cm, Blade...
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Forum: European Armoury
7th May 2022, 08:02 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
6th May 2022, 09:43 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
5th May 2022, 02:45 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th May 2022, 09:35 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd May 2022, 02:41 PM
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Pulwar arrived today, no problems going thru...
Pulwar arrived today, no problems going thru customs from Germany to the UK. Had to pay VAT & a special expedited clearance fee to the courier, Parcel Force.
Blade is 30", 5mm thick, no distal...
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