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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2024, 12:21 AM
Replies: 17
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Posted By RobT
Facts & Theories

C4RL,

I believe, if you reread all of my posts in this thread, you will find that all of my statements regarding the relationship of my axe head and the OP's axe are clearly stated as suppositions...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2024, 12:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 687
Posted By RobT
Why Not the Other Way Round

Jim McDougall,

Previously, I have always heard the story that the koummya hilt takes its shape from Nazi Baselard hilted daggers. Your report that the koummya hilt may be based on the Italian...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd March 2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 697
Posted By RobT
Bali Keris Info & Advice Requested

Hi All,

This keris has what looks to me to be a rather straight forward, good quality, Balinese blade with good age. I count 15 luk and the blade is about 17.75” (45.085cm) long with a kelap...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 431
Posted By RobT
Short Sword ID Requested

Hi All,

I recently got this chopper that the seller described as a middle eastern machete. I’m sure that it is neither middle eastern nor a machete but I haven’t a clue as to what it is. My best...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2024, 12:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,658
Posted By RobT
More Than One Answer

C4RL,

Using the link you provided, I read through the discussion of your axe. Since, the profile of your axe head exactly matches the profile of the OP’s pierced axe head and my un-pierced “INDIA”...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,658
Posted By RobT
Good Image

C4RL,

Thanks for posting your three examples. This was what I was looking for when I asked other forum members to post relevant photos. To me, all three of the heads you show bear a remarkable...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2024, 01:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,658
Posted By RobT
New Pics Posted

C4RL,

I believe that it is important that I address your last sentence first. I issued no challenge. Rather, I reported my findings and invited all interested parties to duplicate my efforts in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2024, 12:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,658
Posted By RobT
No Close Match Found

C4RL,

I decided to take a look for myself so I did a google search using “viking axe head” as you suggested. While I did find some repros that matched the profile of the axe heads in this thread,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2024, 12:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,658
Posted By RobT
Same Type

Sakalord 364,

Aside from its thickness and haft eye, my “India” stamped axe head is a virtually exact overlay for the two pierced axe heads that I have. The Pashtun people are present in large...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th March 2024, 12:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,658
Posted By RobT
Don't Count the Screw-tops Out

kronckew,

The use of shields and or chain mail was common in the sub-continent. I’ve not seen any axe head of the pierced variety that I believed robust enough to stand up to being used against...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2024, 01:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,658
Posted By RobT
india Axe for Comparison

kronckew,

I have two of these axes (not as nice as yours) and I wonder if they weren’t made for the native population rather than for the bring back market. The pierced and inlaid heads appear to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2024, 12:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,562
Posted By RobT
No Complete Match

kronckew,

Your post neatly sums up the two problems I have with my club. Problem one for me is that, although my club has elements in common with clubs from both South America and various Pacific...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2024, 12:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,562
Posted By RobT
Maybe Not A War Club

Hi All,

Thanks for the input. I agree with Tim Simmons’ comment about the club having elements found on both Solomon Island and South American clubs. The problem is that, considered in its...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,562
Posted By RobT
Unknown Club

Hi All,

I have had this wooden club for some time now but have never seen anything like it. Although rather plain Jane, the wood is heavy and hard. My thumb nails which, if sharpened, could serve...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2024, 03:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,087
Posted By RobT
As Good As It Gets

David R,

You must be a pretty big guy or at least have big hands because the khukri looks smaller than it is in relation to your hand. Still, it is small enough that I wouldn't rule out a private...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th February 2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,311
Posted By RobT
Laws Don't Need Factual Support

Hi All,

I was reading the comments by some of the European members about sword canes being illegal in their respective countries. Here in the US, it is ok to own sword canes as long as the owners...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2024, 11:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,087
Posted By RobT
More On The Fuller

Hi David,

Very nice khukri indeed. I assume that the ferrule is steel also? That type of fuller is called ang khola. From what I have read, it originated in northern India (a lot of khukri blades,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th February 2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,038
Posted By RobT
Nihonto Message Board Response

Hi All,
There has been one response from the Nihonto Message Board. The respondent supports my opinion with, “my vote is for Jingasa, in origin at least”. I have requested that other members weigh...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2024, 12:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,038
Posted By RobT
Info Request Sent

Hi All,

I posted an ID request in the katchu section of the Nihonto Message Board. Hopefully, we will either get a positive ID or be able to rule out the Japanese jingasa theory.

Sincerely,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2024, 01:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,038
Posted By RobT
A Proposal

A Alnakkus,

Thanks for the diameter. Armed with that information, I did a google search to see what the typical jingasa diameter was. I only looked at jingasa shaped like your item and the items...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,038
Posted By RobT
Diameter Estimate

Ian,
You are correct of course and I need to take a deep breath.

Using the first two picturesI provided, I believe that we can get an approximate diameter for the item. The mid century modern...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2024, 04:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,038
Posted By RobT
Diameter Needed

Hi All,
The original post was a request for information on the origin of the item. I have asked twice for the diameter of the piece. This is a simple request that may be critical to the item's...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2024, 12:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,038
Posted By RobT
Unaddressed Questions Needing Answers

Hi All,

Three questions remain:
Are there any examples of shields with elaborate designs on the inside?
Why was this complex design so crudely destroyed to make room for the grip and padding?...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st January 2024, 11:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,038
Posted By RobT
Shield From the Start?

Hi All,

I don't really know anything about shields but, do many have such an elaborate decoration on the inside? Then too, it appears that the hand holds and hole for the hand were added after the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2024, 11:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,670
Posted By RobT
Taureg?

Hi All,

The Taureg are known as the blue men of the Atlas Mountains and the decoration on the barrel breach appears to be the Taureg four corners of the desert design.

Sincerely,
RobT
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