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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2022, 01:15 AM
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Posted By Rick
The koftgari appears to be in excellent condition...

The koftgari appears to be in excellent condition on both examples shown in this thread considering the stated age.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th May 2022, 05:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 770
Posted By Rick
Cool Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th May 2022, 04:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 770
Posted By Rick
Cool I was surprised to see the face of Lord Ganesha...

I was surprised to see the face of Lord Ganesha on this style of ukiran.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th May 2022, 01:11 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,275
Posted By Rick
Also when wielded the beak here is oriented to...

Also when wielded the beak here is oriented to the cutting edge of the first blow.
What would a bird defend or attack with, the beak, I think.
Just a thought.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th April 2022, 11:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,613
Posted By Rick
The considerable number of flaws makes me wonder...

The considerable number of flaws makes me wonder if the blade had been broken, and because, for whatever reason, the pattern welded blade was recycled and given a new life.
I also wonder if the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th April 2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,282
Posted By Rick
Unhappy I think we are on a road not worth traveling in...

I think we are on a road not worth traveling in this thread. :(
Forum: European Armoury 8th April 2022, 12:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,547
Posted By Rick
Smile The process that you are referring to is called...

The process that you are referring to is called Ormolu I believe. Very deadly over time to the artisan performing such work. :eek:
Japanning is the process of coating something with a hard black...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd April 2022, 04:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,991
Posted By Rick
The design of the 'horns' at the tips of the...

The design of the 'horns' at the tips of the cross guards look like those of a Ram.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th March 2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,648
Posted By Rick
I see what you mean by thin Xas. :eek: If we...

I see what you mean by thin Xas. :eek:
If we look at the Iranun kampilan it too had a very thin blade but it seemed to work in practice for them at least against unarmored people.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2022, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,824
Posted By Rick
Jose, do you think these were made using a...

Jose, do you think these were made using a centrifugal caster? Or would the silver stay molten enough to just pour the silver into the mold without leaving voids?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2022, 04:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,162
Posted By Rick
Note the same decoration seen on one of your...

Note the same decoration seen on one of your blades, David; could this be called a Guom even in this simple form?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd March 2022, 01:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,494
Posted By Rick
Red face Not really recommending that approach, Alan. I...

Not really recommending that approach, Alan.
I just threw it out there as my experience that I had w/the stuff without doing any research. :shrug:
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd March 2022, 09:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,494
Posted By Rick
Smile Milandro, I have used the method shown in the...

Milandro, I have used the method shown in the second video with some success, although I was looking for a finish that was not as bright as Sajens restorer has gotten. I was looking for a more...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th March 2022, 10:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,995
Posted By Rick
Question Why Tahitian limes, Alan? More acidic?

Why Tahitian limes, Alan?
More acidic?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,982
Posted By Rick
No, not clipped Xas. :)

No, not clipped Xas. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2022, 05:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By Rick
Smile We're all for bringing up subjects for more...

We're all for bringing up subjects for more examination. More people have joined since that post so there may be more info to be gathered now. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th March 2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By Rick
Smile I had a feeling of deja vu about this thread. :) ...

I had a feeling of deja vu about this thread. :)

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26811&highlight=philippine+cannon
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th February 2022, 01:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,253
Posted By Rick
I'd like to see more pictures. If it's really...

I'd like to see more pictures. If it's really wear and age or intentional, it seems quite randomly placed. :confused:
Could there be any significance in the colors and which one covers the other?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th February 2022, 02:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,098
Posted By Rick
Smile May it bring you happiness.

May it bring you happiness.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th February 2022, 12:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,098
Posted By Rick
I'm skeptical about fingerprint whorls. :( ...

I'm skeptical about fingerprint whorls. :(
Layers of pamor might present as such, but look at your own thumbprint, compare how fine the print lines on your thumb are. :shrug:
Good close-up shots...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2022, 01:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,596
Posted By Rick
Both were probably made around the same time; my...

Both were probably made around the same time; my guess would be mid 20thC.
IIRC there is a Panabas with the same kind of decoration lurking somewhere in the archives.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,596
Posted By Rick
Smile Similar work.

Similar work.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2022, 08:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,100
Posted By Rick
Mail

I wonder if this also applies to private carriers like DHL, Fedex etc?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2022, 12:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,967
Posted By Rick
Thumbs up Kitchen Confidential

My century old Kukri is used quite frequently at our house. I don't use it for veggies really; but if you want to split a chicken breast or a whole bird it is my go-to knife for such work. :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st February 2022, 03:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,766
Posted By Rick
Smile Just A Moment

I believe that research in these forums can be much more fruitful if done on one's own rather than having it all collated for you by the forum staff and put in a sticky thread.
Life is busy enough...
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