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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th June 2013, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th June 2013, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 207
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As Marcus says it was suspended over the...As Marcus says it was suspended over the shoulder. I have seen a pic showing this but can't remember now where I saw it. Stu |
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Forum: Swap Forum
11th June 2013, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 263
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th June 2013, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 280
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Interesting subject Jim, This link to former...Interesting subject Jim, This link to former Spanish colonies might be of interest and perhaps explain why these blades are found in such wide... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th June 2013, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 452
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Re last para above, 160cm maybe a spear but 261cm...Re last para above, 160cm maybe a spear but 261cm would almost certainly not be a spear but would be a lance. The two pics shown also depict lances IMHO. |
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Forum: Swap Forum
4th June 2013, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 263
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Winter Project WantedLooking for something to give TLC/restoration to and keep me occupied over the cold months. Something cheap but reasonably complete, and of Middle Eastern or Arabian origin. Swords or other edged... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th June 2013, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 555
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Maybe Algeria???Hi Steve, Another interesting piece. My pick would be Algeria, based only on the hilt decoration. Many Khodmi knives from that area have similar decoration. The blade could have originated almost... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st June 2013, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,563
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My question was NOT about...:confused: :confused: My question was NOT about the straight DANCING sword. It was about the straight bladed NON (only approx. 2" flex) flexible Omani sword. For you to say that these do not... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st May 2013, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,727
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st May 2013, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,563
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OK so where does the NON flexible straight Omani...OK so where does the NON flexible straight Omani sword fit into your picture? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th May 2013, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 251
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th May 2013, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 251
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Interesting piece Lofty. Something a bit...Interesting piece Lofty. Something a bit different and I like it. Can't really say much about it but agree with Gavin that its a mating of an altered Tulwar hilt with a jambiya blade. Scabbard... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th May 2013, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 536
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Holding the cap in place until the proper pins...Holding the cap in place until the proper pins arrive from the silversmith. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2013, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 564
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Interesting.... I have always thought that...Interesting.... I have always thought that Firangi was from India and Pedang was from Indonesia. Never heard of the combined term before...... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th May 2013, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 408
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TranslationArabic I am told is a name YOUSEF FUDHA YAL. Comment does not seem forthcoming... :confused: Pity as I had hoped to glean some more info on these knives................ |
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Forum: Swap Forum
23rd May 2013, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 390
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd May 2013, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 536
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd May 2013, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 408
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Pic of internal handle shown below. The wood is...Pic of internal handle shown below. The wood is not old IMHO and is attached to the blade with two metal pegs. The whole assembly is then inserted into the handle and held by friction only...no glue... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st May 2013, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 536
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Keep your head down Jim. We have just seen on TV...Keep your head down Jim. We have just seen on TV damage to More, Oklahoma! Suggest you head elsewhere! Anyway back to the subject in hand. I agree these swords are interesting items, even though it... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
21st May 2013, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 378
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th May 2013, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 536
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Hi Jim,
Nice to see you are OK and still have all...Hi Jim, Nice to see you are OK and still have all four wheels on the ground with all the terrible storms the US is having. :) Once again a concise reply to the subject, and the possible attribution... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th May 2013, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 408
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Hi Ariel,
The blade is sandwiched between two...Hi Ariel, The blade is sandwiched between two pieces of wood and the silver handle is a sleeve over that. Hope this describes what you wish to know. Regards Stu |
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Forum: Swap Forum
20th May 2013, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 378
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th May 2013, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 536
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Yemeni Sword for commentJust received this nice Yemeni sword. The hilt is horn (not rhino) and is decorated with silver, and silver buttons. The double edged good quality blade is of "fighting" flex (not dancing item), very... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
18th May 2013, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 390
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Not Balkan but KHODMI from ALGERIAThanks to kind Forum Member for the advice on origin of this piece. It is in fact a KHODMI dagger from the Bou-Saada area of ALGERIA. Stu |
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