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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania Today, 06:56 PM
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Maybe an antique slater's hammer?

Maybe an antique slater's hammer?
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd April 2024, 04:57 AM
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Views: 1,934
Posted By drac2k
Very nice;I also believe it is Cambodian or...

Very nice;I also believe it is Cambodian or Vietnamese and it is for cutting rice.
Forum: European Armoury 22nd March 2024, 01:07 PM
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Views: 2,522
Posted By drac2k
Good call C4RL;I was thinking maybe a blood...

Good call C4RL;I was thinking maybe a blood groove, but your theory makes much more sense.
Forum: European Armoury 21st March 2024, 03:51 PM
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Posted By drac2k
Thanks for your input, it is always valued.

Thanks for your input, it is always valued.
Forum: European Armoury 20th March 2024, 08:49 PM
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Posted By drac2k
17.5" tall(wooden shaft),the axe head is 9" long...

17.5" tall(wooden shaft),the axe head is 9" long and the blade is 2.5".If it is a fire axe, I believe it to be for marine use. do you agree?
Forum: European Armoury 19th March 2024, 10:01 PM
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Views: 2,522
Posted By drac2k
Pioneer Axe, Boarding Axe, Fire Axe or Something Else ?

Not quite sure what this is; my first guess would be a Pioneer Axe or a Fire Axe.
I'm assuming that it is European.
Forum: European Armoury 5th March 2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,672
Posted By drac2k
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: 17
Views: 4,672
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: 17
Views: 4,672
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: 17
Views: 4,672
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: 2,495
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: 3,112
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: 32
Views: 8,578
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: 32
Views: 8,578
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: 3,112
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: 32
Views: 8,578
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: 32
Views: 8,578
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: 1,174
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: 1,174
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: 2,077
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: 3,269
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: 5,069
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: 1,368
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: 1,368
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: 4,284
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.
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