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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Yesterday, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 749
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Gonzoadler makes an excellent point that while...Gonzoadler makes an excellent point that while this might not serve as protection from a bullet, this certainly would prove effective in deflecting a sword blade in the late 18th or early 19th... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd March 2021, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 749
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I am not knowledgeable in this area of collecting...I am not knowledgeable in this area of collecting however I would like to make a couple of observations based on past experience. First, the piece is well made and somewhat complex, and manufactured... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th February 2021, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 491
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drac2k
Hello Shayde78,
Sajen had an interesting video on...Hello Shayde78, Sajen had an interesting video on restoring a blade, however, I think yours has greater pitting and you may not have a stationary belt sander. I would also first use a wire brush on... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd February 2021, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 491
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I think your assessment of the early 20th-century...I think your assessment of the early 20th-century is correct and are you sure that the handle is wood rather than horn? Since the item is in poor condition, why not practice your restoration on it,... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th February 2021, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,180
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Thank you Sajen as I like both of yours as well,...Thank you Sajen as I like both of yours as well, especially the shorter one; I looked closely at your panabas in a previous post of yours, and the designs with the segmented body and a stylized mouth... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th February 2021, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,180
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Okay, it's on the bucklist; now I just have to...Okay, it's on the bucklist; now I just have to figure out how I'm going to tell my wife that I will be getting a centipede tattoo to go with my panabas. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th February 2021, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,180
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drac2k
Thank you Kino; I posted it earlier under the...Thank you Kino; I posted it earlier under the title of "Unusual Panabas," which has detailed pictures if you care for a closer look. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th February 2021, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,180
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th February 2021, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 548
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drac2k
Awesome collection of Zulu Spears and clubs! Are...Awesome collection of Zulu Spears and clubs! Are the spears that are wrapped with hide or rattan older than those wrapped with wire? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2021, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 627
Posted By
drac2k
Hello,
I will make some observations(even though...Hello, I will make some observations(even though I am the least knowledgeable dha guy on the forum). First, the coin on the pommel would indicate that it was either Cambodian or Vietnamese as these... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2021, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,205
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2021, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 644
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th February 2021, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 644
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2021, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 631
Posted By
drac2k
Believe it or not, that is what I was using the...Believe it or not, that is what I was using the first and the last time; the blade started rusting and it looked horrible. I did neutralize it with baking soda and continuous rinses and I oiled the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2021, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 631
Posted By
drac2k
Hello back.
I think your assessment on the handle...Hello back. I think your assessment on the handle and the ferrule being original to the blade are correct as well as it having good age. In regards to etching the blade to determine if the tip has... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2021, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 644
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drac2k
Thanks, Sajen. I think it may be, except when I...Thanks, Sajen. I think it may be, except when I lightly cleaned the pommel with silver polish, underneath the brass tarnish was a silver-like metal. I think it could be some type of silver alloy as I... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2021, 03:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 644
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drac2k
Thanks; must have been his twin brother, I got...Thanks; must have been his twin brother, I got this one on Proxibid. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th February 2021, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 631
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drac2k
Your posts are always insightful, informative,...Your posts are always insightful, informative, and appreciated. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th February 2021, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 644
Posted By
drac2k
New Kris to ShareI just picked this one up; it is my first metal pommel kris. I have some opinions, however, I would like to hear what the more knowledgeable Forum Members have to say first. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th February 2021, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 631
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drac2k
I was wondering if someone modified a barong for...I was wondering if someone modified a barong for agricultural use or if it was actually a form of a sword. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th February 2021, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 631
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drac2k
No, the front (large indentation)missing metal,...No, the front (large indentation)missing metal, on the back, a bulge, and missing metal. It could be delamination, but it doesn't really look like it to me. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th February 2021, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 727
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th February 2021, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 631
Posted By
drac2k
Modified Barong, Farm Implement or Something Else?I just picked up this item and I'm not quite sure if it is a barong with a modified tip, or something else. It looks like it could have been hit by a bullet or maybe just a rock. The handle is... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th February 2021, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 727
Posted By
drac2k
Thank you as well Kronckew for those excellent...Thank you as well Kronckew for those excellent pictures. Is it possible that since my friend's piece is iron as opposed to brass, that it may for actual combat use or older? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th February 2021, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 727
Posted By
drac2k
Great picture, it sure looks like a match,...Great picture, it sure looks like a match, thanks! Would you guess the age to be the 19th century; older, newer? |
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