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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2024, 09:57 PM
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Posted By Iain
Hi Detlef, Thanks for your kind comment. I...

Hi Detlef,

Thanks for your kind comment. I have always found unusual examples interesting and that includes large swords.

The attapeu swords are far more than just a sword style tied to one...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2024, 01:21 PM
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Posted By Iain
For those curious to see it next to some other...

For those curious to see it next to some other very large swords. Typical sized daab included for scale. Second image shows swords with the same hilting style.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2024, 01:28 PM
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Posted By Iain
I have a soft spot for the long ones. I'll have...

I have a soft spot for the long ones. I'll have to do a group picture with some other big ones as the size really is unusual, not just the length but also the spine.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2024, 11:47 AM
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Posted By Iain
It's going to a good home. ;)

It's going to a good home. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2023, 12:18 PM
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Posted By Iain
Just to throw another opinion in the mix... I see...

Just to throw another opinion in the mix... I see nothing with either the swords or the knives that seems 'off' for the region.

Antler is commonly used across Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2023, 10:24 AM
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Posted By Iain
One of the fancy ones. :D These are known as...

One of the fancy ones. :D These are known as phkeak in Khmer.

Regarding the hooked variant, I'm sadly also not aware of the local term for them, but as they are widespread across the region and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2023, 08:12 PM
Replies: 41
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Posted By Iain
Agreed except they can be much later than mid...

Agreed except they can be much later than mid 20th. Unfortunately the market for these appeared generally from the late 90s and continued until the mid 2010s in force and many swords like these...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,231
Posted By Iain
It can be from a number of groups who shared by...

It can be from a number of groups who shared by the 20th century a similar leather working style, including the Hausa, Fulani, Tuareg, and even further into west Africa. I'd put it tentatively as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th February 2023, 01:44 PM
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Posted By Iain
Another aspect that is worth pointing out is the...

Another aspect that is worth pointing out is the scabbard of this sword, I have not often encountered scabbards retaining their original lacquer and this also has the original rattan bindings. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th February 2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,659
Posted By Iain
Hi Ian, Just to be clear the ruby decorated...

Hi Ian,

Just to be clear the ruby decorated sword is not one I own, it was sold by a high profile dealer some years ago who did a good job of researching it. It's almost certainly part of a Shan...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2023, 02:14 PM
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Views: 5,659
Posted By Iain
Hi Ian, Thanks for your comments, I have the...

Hi Ian,

Thanks for your comments, I have the benefit of course of having the sword in hand and I am quite sure the tip has not seen significant losses or reshaping. This is an uncommon but not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2023, 06:33 AM
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Views: 5,659
Posted By Iain
Hi Ian, there are a few indicators in this case...

Hi Ian, there are a few indicators in this case that point to a Burmese origin. The tip form is not one that seems common on the Thai or Laos side of the border as well as the spine shape and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2023, 06:31 AM
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Posted By Iain
Hi Kai, its bamboo I am fairly sure. Most likely...

Hi Kai, its bamboo I am fairly sure. Most likely the variety known as "iron bamboo" and in this case its solid rather than hollow.

Attribution is quite difficult and I would hesitate to name a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,659
Posted By Iain
A rare Burmese dha

I haven't shared additions to my collection in some time but this one is interesting enough to be worth a post.

While quite a simple sword this one is notable for the rare tip form and also that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,449
Posted By Iain
Its a well made thing at any rate and perhaps...

Its a well made thing at any rate and perhaps sturdier than many takouba I've handled! When you get it in hand it will be interesting to see if there's anything else the blade can tell us.

I've...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,449
Posted By Iain
In my view its not a takouba, its most likely an...

In my view its not a takouba, its most likely an old stage prop aping a viking sword. The pommel is not of the type you would see on a takouba, its made to imitate a two part viking pommel. The blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,736
Posted By Iain
Another a friend was kind enough to send me...

Another a friend was kind enough to send me images of privately and gave permission to post here. His description, basically in agreement with my own thoughts on the use of these.

"Size 18-1.4...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,736
Posted By Iain
Hi Ian, thanks for your comment. yes the lotus...

Hi Ian, thanks for your comment. yes the lotus bud style is often associated with this area and also with Khmer items, although certainly not exclusive to them.

The habaki feature I think is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,736
Posted By Iain
Nice example, I have seen several of these all...

Nice example, I have seen several of these all marked in the same way. Likely all coming from the same workshop.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,736
Posted By Iain
Hi Detlef, thanks for posting yours. As you know...

Hi Detlef, thanks for posting yours. As you know attributions are often difficult in this region but I think we can say these are mainly a Khmer influenced design. Similar knives exist in Thailand...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,736
Posted By Iain
Cambodian working knives

I have a couple of these, but figured they are worth a thread in case anyone else has examples. These are oddly not very common, but are quite interesting items. They are usually around 38-42cm long...
Forum: European Armoury 5th November 2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,065
Posted By Iain
Thanks for the detailed write up Jim summarizing...

Thanks for the detailed write up Jim summarizing your earlier points and finding the source you were referring to. Of course the sword we are discussing and these early medieval Byzantine and Islamic...
Forum: Swap Forum 5th November 2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,759
Posted By Iain
Assorted African items for sale

A mix of various knives and pieces I got in mixed lots over the last year. These don't fit my collection but perhaps they will for someone else!

I'd prefer to sell them all together, but if only...
Forum: European Armoury 4th November 2021, 09:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,065
Posted By Iain
That link basically uses all the papers and...

That link basically uses all the papers and sources I posted. :)

Thanks for the clear picture Evgeny of the blade.

These cuff hilts can appear with a curved blade. There's actually a couple...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd November 2021, 07:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,065
Posted By Iain
This is not a steppes sword or design as we'd...

This is not a steppes sword or design as we'd classically define it. Rather it filters out of Persia and finds common use among both Islamic and Byzantine forces perhaps as early as the 8th century...
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