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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() 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... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() Suggest you PM RICKYSTL. I know he has shot these (and is still with us!!. :o ) Stu |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() 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... |
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
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![]() Hi Roy, A VERY long shot as I have next to no knowledge of native head dress ......BUT what about Hawaiian???? Stu |
Forum: European Armoury
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![]() Merry Christmas to all in difficult times. Hope 2021 will be a much better year. Stu |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() To 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 |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() 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... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,589
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![]() Yes this is a Buddhist Talisman. The giant Buddha on Lantau Island Hong Kong has a "reversed" version on his chest. Stu |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() You are very welcome. Feel free to PM me if you need any other help. Stu |
Forum: European Armoury
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![]() 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 |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() Hi JeffS, What a difference!! Great job if I may say so. :) Stu |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() 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.... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,667
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![]() I agree with Drac. I had not thought of the staples being brittle. Leave them in and support from underneath. Stu |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() 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.... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,667
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![]() 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... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 4,667
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![]() 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 |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,667
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![]() 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... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 1,888
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![]() 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 |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() Hi Jeffs, Sorry I have no idea. African daggers are not really my thing but now and then one comes my way. Stu |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() 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 |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,667
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![]() 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... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,667
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![]() 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 |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() Hi Ken, I was not aware of this link so thank you very much. Stu |
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