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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th May 2013, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 276
Posted By
kino
Thanks all.
Dave told me that the shield has been...Thanks all. Dave told me that the shield has been hanging on his wall for at least 20 yrs. I guess he got tired of looking at it. :) Spunjer...16" at its widest X 39". A whole sleeve on your sword... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th May 2013, 02:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 276
Posted By
kino
A Lumad ShieldDave and Lonna generously parted with one of theirs for one of mine. A shield for a sword trade. An incised / tatooed Mindanao Lumad shield. A tag reveals that it was once in a college collection in... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th May 2013, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 396
Posted By
kino
A very nice Kampilan!!! Magical indeed.
Until now...A very nice Kampilan!!! Magical indeed. Until now I've never seen a naga on a Kamp blade. Lucky for you the auction winner didn't want this Kampilan. Networking pays off. Congrats. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th May 2013, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 508
Posted By
kino
Yup, it's still with me. I like it too much to...Yup, it's still with me. I like it too much to part with it. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th May 2013, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 508
Posted By
kino
Too bad about the break, but it's a good thing...Too bad about the break, but it's a good thing that all the pieces are present. Unlike this one...... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th May 2013, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 508
Posted By
kino
Maurice, nice shield, the design on the shield...Maurice, nice shield, the design on the shield could be be interpreted as a fleur de lis......or a bird in flight. Did it belong to the Troppenmuseum once? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th May 2013, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 508
Posted By
kino
Double congrats on 2 great shields.
I'm guessing...Double congrats on 2 great shields. I'm guessing that, less than likely your arm or your hand would be able to slip thru the holes. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th May 2013, 04:12 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 384
Posted By
kino
WOW!!! What a great looking Kampilan. First time...WOW!!! What a great looking Kampilan. First time for me in seeing a silver one. Years ago I was offered a copper clad Kamp, regrettably I didn't have the money back then to buy it. Congrats on a very... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th May 2013, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 331
Posted By
kino
I like this blade profile, it means...I like this blade profile, it means business. What is it ferrule composed of? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th May 2013, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 447
Posted By
kino
Somewhat the same concept as having a hollow...Somewhat the same concept as having a hollow ground blade? Great pieces. The scabbards aren't too shabby either, good work. Did you make them? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st May 2013, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 33
Sticky: !STOLEN WEAPONS ALERT!
Views: 1,241
Posted By
kino
What a gut wrencher. I pray it gets...What a gut wrencher. I pray it gets recovered. I'll keep my eyes open. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th April 2013, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 254
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kino
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th April 2013, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 911
Posted By
kino
That's a beauty Carlos. Very unusual! I wonder if...That's a beauty Carlos. Very unusual! I wonder if that shell guard was originally on a different sword or was it made for the kris? The origin of the guard would probably tell more of the story. ... |
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Forum: Swap Forum
15th April 2013, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 427
Posted By
kino
WTT - Indian Sword w/ Zulfikar BladeIn consideration of trading this Indian sword for Moro sword of quality. I'm looking for something odd and unique. Questions and or additional photos, please contact me at mandawe@hotmail.com |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2013, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 535
Posted By
kino
Maybe can fend off the Night Marchers dis kine,...Maybe can fend off the Night Marchers dis kine, eh? Seriously, that is a real small blade, I have one that has a 14" blade, with a full sized handle. Good catch, there's plenty good stuff in your... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2013, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 264
Posted By
kino
Mandau with an Odd BladeThis Mandau? belongs to Lonna and Dave S. Dave S. gave me the permission to post photos of this Mandau. Dave S. will jump in with the dimensions once he gets home. Enjoy. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th April 2013, 04:43 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 535
Posted By
kino
I'm with David on the Kris being small. Blade is...I'm with David on the Kris being small. Blade is shorter than the scabbard. Is it a Diki-diki sized Kris? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th April 2013, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 672
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kino
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th April 2013, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 586
Posted By
kino
I also question the remounting as well but, there...I also question the remounting as well but, there are some traces of old lime in the okir. I think this type/shape of Panabas blades with the protrusions nearest the tang is supposed to be set this... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th April 2013, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 586
Posted By
kino
Neither new judging by the nails used to secure...Neither new judging by the nails used to secure the ends of the wire nor very old. Could be original to Panabas, with the heft of the blade, I don't know if rattan could be relied on to keep blade... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th April 2013, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 381
Posted By
kino
I don't have the knowledge to ID the type of wood...I don't have the knowledge to ID the type of wood of your spear. Mine appears to be black palm wood. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th April 2013, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 586
Posted By
kino
Robert, Here is a photo of the wire wrap. It's...Robert, Here is a photo of the wire wrap. It's looks like bailing wire to me. Wish it were silver. Sajen, The grass is not always greener on the other side. Although I would like to hit Flea Markets... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th April 2013, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 381
Posted By
kino
CongratulationsHey Robert, Congratulations, I just saw your title. Abuse the power :D Here is a method in which a Budiak's shaft was cut for ease of transportation and put back together. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th April 2013, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 586
Posted By
kino
Robert - A new addition, got it on Easter Sunday....Robert - A new addition, got it on Easter Sunday. I went to a Flea Market to look at an Indian sword and saw this in a glass case. Spunjer - A Moke would have no problems handling it but to a... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd April 2013, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 586
Posted By
kino
I ran some hot water over it to see if there was...I ran some hot water over it to see if there was a pattern I didn't see evidence of laminations. I'll have to clean it further and etch it with a stronger solution. |
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