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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st January 2021, 05:27 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,421
Posted By
kahnjar1
This restoration job has featured on the Forum...This restoration job has featured on the Forum before but a re airing would fit here quite well http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24394 One certainly would not leave this item as it was... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th January 2021, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 12,495
Posted By
kahnjar1
Suggest you PM RICKYSTL. I know he has shot these...Suggest you PM RICKYSTL. I know he has shot these (and is still with us!!. :o ) Stu |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th January 2021, 04:06 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,283
Posted By
kahnjar1
Hi Teodor,
A very nice and interesting Nimcha you...Hi Teodor, A very nice and interesting Nimcha you have there. Quite early in terms of date I would think. To add some discussion points to your thread, here are some pics of other Nimcha and tribally... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
2nd January 2021, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,805
Posted By
kahnjar1
Hi Roy,
A VERY long shot as I have next to no...Hi Roy, A VERY long shot as I have next to no knowledge of native head dress ......BUT what about Hawaiian???? Stu |
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Forum: European Armoury
20th December 2020, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 978
Posted By
kahnjar1
Merry Christmas to all in difficult times.
Hope...Merry Christmas to all in difficult times. Hope 2021 will be a much better year. Stu |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th December 2020, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,670
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kahnjar1
MERRY CHRISTMASTo those who celebrate, have a Happy Christmas, and those who do not, Happy Holidays. Either way keep safe.......and hope 2021 is better than 2020. Stu |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st December 2020, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,589
Posted By
kahnjar1
...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swastika https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauwastika Origins and history can be found here. In Buddhism it is regarded as a GOOD Talisman, hence the appearance on the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th November 2020, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,589
Posted By
kahnjar1
Yes this is a Buddhist Talisman.
The giant...Yes this is a Buddhist Talisman. The giant Buddha on Lantau Island Hong Kong has a "reversed" version on his chest. Stu |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th October 2020, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,667
Posted By
kahnjar1
You are very welcome. Feel free to PM me if you...You are very welcome. Feel free to PM me if you need any other help. Stu |
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Forum: European Armoury
13th October 2020, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,142
Posted By
kahnjar1
Very nice and interesting pistol Jim. Right up my...Very nice and interesting pistol Jim. Right up my alley!!! Attached reference from Flayderman shows your piece. The values shown are around 1980 I think. If not allowed please delete them. Stu |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th October 2020, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,667
Posted By
kahnjar1
Hi JeffS,
What a difference!! Great job if I may...Hi JeffS, What a difference!! Great job if I may say so. :) Stu |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd October 2020, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,686
Posted By
kahnjar1
Hi Ken,
Not my bag, but nice items. My guess...Hi Ken, Not my bag, but nice items. My guess would be Africa (somewhere) or maybe Indonesia. Unlikely to be Pasifika as they tend to have wood or bone tips. Attached is a link which may be helpful.... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th September 2020, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,667
Posted By
kahnjar1
I agree with Drac. I had not thought of the...I agree with Drac. I had not thought of the staples being brittle. Leave them in and support from underneath. Stu |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th September 2020, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,667
Posted By
kahnjar1
Hi Jeffs,
Depends on how dry the wood is after...Hi Jeffs, Depends on how dry the wood is after you have oiled it. I would use PVA wood glue if the wood is dry enough. Apply glue and then clamp the crack together and allow time for glue to dry.... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th September 2020, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,667
Posted By
kahnjar1
Hi Jeffs,
Good job IMHO. I think you have now...Hi Jeffs, Good job IMHO. I think you have now reached the stage where you need to decide how far you want to go. Bear in mind that the knife has age so unless you want something which looks "shiney... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th September 2020, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,667
Posted By
kahnjar1
Hi Jeffs,
I should have said that if you have a...Hi Jeffs, I should have said that if you have a spent brass cartridge case somewhere around 303 cal, squash the open end and use that. Handy tool which I use often in this situation. Stu |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th September 2020, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,667
Posted By
kahnjar1
Hi Jeffs,
Keep going with the vinegar...Hi Jeffs, Keep going with the vinegar soaking.....it will shift the rust, but GIVE IT TIME. If you have a piece of rigid brass (sheet or bar), you could use that to loosen the caked rust. Use it like... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th September 2020, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,888
Posted By
kahnjar1
Thanks Gav,
I was told that it was purchased in...Thanks Gav, I was told that it was purchased in The Gambia, West Africa, probably as a souvenir. Does not necessarily mean it originated there........ Stu |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th September 2020, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,888
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd September 2020, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,069
Posted By
kahnjar1
Hi Jeffs,
Sorry I have no idea. African daggers...Hi Jeffs, Sorry I have no idea. African daggers are not really my thing but now and then one comes my way. Stu |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st September 2020, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,044
Posted By
kahnjar1
Yes, the horn and "triangle" shaped...Yes, the horn and "triangle" shaped flask with the inset "coin" are from Morocco. The round flask underneath "the box" you are holding is also likely Moroccan. Stu |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st September 2020, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,667
Posted By
kahnjar1
Hi Jeffs,
Scotchbrite is quite abrasive. I would...Hi Jeffs, Scotchbrite is quite abrasive. I would not use that unless the rust is stubborn. But anyway keep resoaking with White Vinegar and use steel wool, which should polish rather than scratch the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th September 2020, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,667
Posted By
kahnjar1
Rust removal.Hi Jeffs, White Vinegar yes, but domestic steel wool rather than sandpaper. Even a firm rubbing with a rag will often surfice if the rust is not too bad. Very nice knife by the way. :) Stu |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th September 2020, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,069
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th September 2020, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,069
Posted By
kahnjar1
Hi Ken,
I was not aware of this link so thank you...Hi Ken, I was not aware of this link so thank you very much. Stu |
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