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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
17th June 2013, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 376
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Rick
Maybe you'll even count the luks differently . ...Maybe you'll even count the luks differently . ;) :D |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
15th June 2013, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 376
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Rick
I think the research combined with the hands-on...I think the research combined with the hands-on experience at the forge makes for a compelling argument . |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th June 2013, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 460
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Rick
Unless that is a miniature Gunong it's not a...Unless that is a miniature Gunong it's not a Pilot Whale tooth of the size we find around here . :) Looks like white brass or german silver . I love the fat little luks . |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th June 2013, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 460
Posted By
Rick
That is a very small tooth for the Spermacetti...That is a very small tooth for the Spermacetti Whale . Possibly from an immature one; also possibly a smaller toothed whale . :shrug: Yes, carving work like this often was accented with lime . |
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Forum: European Armoury
9th June 2013, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 284
Posted By
Rick
Well done Sir !
I'm sorry not to have gotten to...Well done Sir ! I'm sorry not to have gotten to your post sooner . :o |
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Forum: European Armoury
9th June 2013, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 284
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Rick
Hi and welcome .
Could you possibly repost the...Hi and welcome . Could you possibly repost the pictures in a larger format; possibly 800x600 or so ? Can't see much detail . :( |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2013, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 554
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Possibly we should be looking more at the...Possibly we should be looking more at the hilt/handle construction and form for origin clues . :shrug: My example appears to be layers of leather topped off with horn scales, and the decoration... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th June 2013, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 554
Posted By
Rick
One thing these swords seem to share is a...One thing these swords seem to share is a 'pinched tang' tapered to fit between the hilt slabs . This would not seem to be the original configuration of these recycled blades . The clipper-ship bow... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
6th June 2013, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 1,353
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
31st May 2013, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 1,353
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
31st May 2013, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 1,353
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Rick
Toli x 2My oh my ! I can't believe how many of these are now featured on a certain auction site since we have started discussing them ... :eek: ;) Cause and effect ? :rolleyes: |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd May 2013, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 300
Posted By
Rick
Possibly one might apply a very tiny drop of say,...Possibly one might apply a very tiny drop of say, acrylic artist's paint or some substance that will leave a mark to the center of one part . Then carefully and very lightly press the parts together... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th May 2013, 02:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 542
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Rick
I remember a certain novel I've read, more than...I remember a certain novel I've read, more than once: The Mote In God's Eye . Museums were quite important in that story . Actually, it made me think a bit on this subject ... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
16th May 2013, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 353
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Rick
I thought it looked like shellac; it gives the...I thought it looked like shellac; it gives the best finish imo . You have a good refinisher; the finish looks lovely . |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
16th May 2013, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 353
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Rick
Rasjid, what did you use for a finish on the wood...Rasjid, what did you use for a finish on the wood ? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th May 2013, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 415
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th May 2013, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 804
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Rick
I tend to agree with mahratt; this was not an...I tend to agree with mahratt; this was not an expensive dagger when new so I doubt it would warrant ivory scales . :shrug: |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
11th May 2013, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 385
Posted By
Rick
^^^
This .
There is a certain finesse lacking in...^^^ This . There is a certain finesse lacking in the carving on both pieces . :( |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th May 2013, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 441
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Rick
I'm sure it was wrapped once; probably whoever...I'm sure it was wrapped once; probably whoever hilted that sword must have hated to see that magnificent grain covered up . Finer looking than Silver or Gold . :) |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th May 2013, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 395
Posted By
Rick
Is this Moro ?
[EDIT]
My original post for...Is this Moro ? [EDIT] My original post for Robert : http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001591.html |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
10th May 2013, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 635
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
9th May 2013, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 385
Posted By
Rick
He does not say that the ivory is new; perhaps it...He does not say that the ivory is new; perhaps it isn't, or is cleverly aged . If I might editorialise here for a moment : I really wish we could move past these 'Drive By' postings where the O.P.... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
9th May 2013, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 385
Posted By
Rick
A steady hand and some Dentist's bits on a flex...A steady hand and some Dentist's bits on a flex shaft tool can work wonders I'd guess . |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th April 2013, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By
Rick
Leather Therapy; google it .
With long term heavy...Leather Therapy; google it . With long term heavy applications you might just save both scabbard and blade . :) |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th April 2013, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 765
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