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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Yesterday, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 492
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kronckew
See also...See also http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14163&highlight=kujang Mine for comparison, it has a fairly large blade, about a foot long. |
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Forum: European Armoury
24th January 2021, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,740
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kronckew
For further comparison, the UK Coastal Riders...For further comparison, the UK Coastal Riders (Coast Guard) sabre. In it's metal scabbard & frog, with a proper gold bullion (& naval blue accents) officer's sword knot. note the brass guard stirrup... |
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Forum: European Armoury
24th January 2021, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,740
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kronckew
The original 19c yellow and navy blue nylon...The original 19c yellow and navy blue nylon paracord sword knot (portapee), for display and combat purposes only. :D There is a blue ranger bead slider knot for tightening it on the wrist just above... |
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Forum: European Armoury
24th January 2021, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,740
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kronckew
Yup, it's rather badly pitted, crusted and...Yup, it's rather badly pitted, crusted and blackened with rust, no markings I can see, tho there may be some under the crust. The blade is also pretty much black but unmarked, and in a lot better... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd January 2021, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 17,167
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kronckew
I enlarged it, and sharpened it a bit. I still...I enlarged it, and sharpened it a bit. I still can't make out anything on that second line. The rest would make a good example for a doctor's handwriting, it's so obscure. Maybe someone else can try? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd January 2021, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 299
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kronckew
Date is clearly 1208 hjiri which is Gregorian...Date is clearly 1208 hjiri which is Gregorian 1794. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
21st January 2021, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 88
Posted By
kronckew
It's a cat taking a dump. :D
Humorous Meji era...It's a cat taking a dump. :D Humorous Meji era Japanese writing brush washing pot. You could use it for storing kitty snacks, but I'd wash it thoroughly first. ;) |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2021, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 17,167
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kronckew
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2021, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 17,167
Posted By
kronckew
Nice, I'd be tempted to wick some superglue into...Nice, I'd be tempted to wick some superglue into the handle crack & possibly fill the scabbard defect with a wood putty or filler of some sort if you can do it without blocking the entrance of the... |
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Forum: European Armoury
17th January 2021, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,996
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kronckew
I've always wondered how many people in the US...I've always wondered how many people in the US cavalry vs. Native American wars of the 19c would have been saved if they'd been issued mail shirts, which DO stop arrows, especially from horse bows,... |
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Forum: European Armoury
17th January 2021, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 931
Posted By
kronckew
...but you know more than most what needs to be......but you know more than most what needs to be copied and pasted. :D |
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Forum: European Armoury
15th January 2021, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 333
Posted By
kronckew
it's quite common for the forte to be...it's quite common for the forte to be unsharpened, thus better for parrying an opponent without notching your blade, the foible would be sharp, especially the 'sweet spot'. Thrusting swords might... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
15th January 2021, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,964
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kronckew
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Forum: European Armoury
15th January 2021, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,996
Posted By
kronckew
A disabling Wound is far more strategically...A disabling Wound is far more strategically important. A dead man stops using precious resources. A wounded man keeps using them without depriving the enemy of anything. It ties up about 5 men to... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th January 2021, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 17,167
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kronckew
True, I have more barungs than I have hands to...True, I have more barungs than I have hands to use them. Is that dark streak in the scabbard a crack or a darker graining? A closeup of the carving near the scabbard mouth and of the grip pommel... |
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Forum: European Armoury
14th January 2021, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 313
Posted By
kronckew
:D ;) Reminds me of a chemical plant construction...:D ;) Reminds me of a chemical plant construction project for Monsanto in Decatur, Alabama I was a project engineer on, My employer was responsible for the main plant inside the battery limits (IBL),... |
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Forum: European Armoury
14th January 2021, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 313
Posted By
kronckew
Looks like a javelin point to me. There seem to...Looks like a javelin point to me. There seem to be a lot of bronze weapons from the Balkans - 'Luristan' seems to be covered knee deep in them. I recall seeing bronze points for sale with the vendor... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th January 2021, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,150
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kronckew
This instantly reminded me of 'The Patriot',...This instantly reminded me of 'The Patriot', Benjamin Martin and his obsession with chairs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=2lvz3v_dtyA |
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Forum: European Armoury
12th January 2021, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,740
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kronckew
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th January 2021, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,037
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kronckew
The link I just posted above in post no. 19 is...The link I just posted above in post no. 19 is to an english translation of this website. :confused: The one you posted on the left is one I'd like. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th January 2021, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,037
Posted By
kronckew
I acknowledge the avian 'crow' ref. is incorrect....I acknowledge the avian 'crow' ref. is incorrect. (unless you are Portuguese -which you are), Is the Spanish plural for a Corvo Knife 'Corvos'? I suspect from the racist reference to razors just... |
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Forum: European Armoury
11th January 2021, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,740
Posted By
kronckew
Stumbled across this thread. I have a UK 'Coast...Stumbled across this thread. I have a UK 'Coast Guard' version, have read that when the Coastal riders amalgamated with the various related services to form the UK's 'Coast Guard' in 1822 The brass... |
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Forum: European Armoury
11th January 2021, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,996
Posted By
kronckew
Just missed this one at an auction here in the UK...Just missed this one at an auction here in the UK a few minutes ago. Went for more than I was willing to pay. Ah, well...maybe next time. Thought it'd fit in here for the record. (I ignore the silly... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th January 2021, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,037
Posted By
kronckew
Excerpt from well down the Spanish website, in...Excerpt from well down the Spanish website, in English: ( :p ) |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th January 2021, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,037
Posted By
kronckew
An extensive webpage on the 'crow' translated to...An extensive webpage on the 'crow' translated to English from the original Spanish. Urbatorium... |
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