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Forum: European Armoury
12th May 2013, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 316
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kronckew
yes, it's late 20th c. german ;) i included it...yes, it's late 20th c. german ;) i included it for it's pattern rather than it's age. i can't afford to spend what an antique one would cost me, tho if i got a good deal on one i liked all bets are... |
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Forum: European Armoury
12th May 2013, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 316
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kronckew
reminds me of german hunting swords: (1st 3,...reminds me of german hunting swords: (1st 3, sadly, not mine :( ) the watermarked one is mine, somewhat more utilitarian. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th May 2013, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 305
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kronckew
Odd knife for IDa friend on another site is inquiring about this knife. kinda oddball grip with an added knuckle guard, blade has a crude crown and 'no. 13' innscribed on it. wood scabbard with brass bands held by... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd May 2013, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 441
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kronckew
most spears have edges which could be used for...most spears have edges which could be used for slashing*. some pole arms have oval or octagonal/rectangular poles for orientation or even grip straps. halberds, pole axes, etc... lances and javalins... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd May 2013, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 383
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kronckew
UK Mourning sword was used last week at lady...UK Mourning sword was used last week at lady thatcher's funeral, here in 1st photo it preceedes the queen up the steps at same. sword is 4 ft. 2 in. from 1500's. second shows it on a cushion in front... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd May 2013, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 383
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kronckew
UK state sword, since 1678 - there is also a...UK state sword, since 1678 - there is also a mourning sword. |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
26th April 2013, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,057
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kronckew
q1 yes.
q2 yes.
as an american collector of...q1 yes. q2 yes. as an american collector of mostly european and south east asian edged weapons, i have visited and/or lived/travelled in both, ate the food, studied the history. i of course now live... |
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Forum: European Armoury
18th April 2013, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 285
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kronckew
we tend to forget the details over the centuries....we tend to forget the details over the centuries. back then stone cannon balls were still fashionable - literally. stone was cheap & plentiful as was labour. it was forgiving as it didn't jam in the... |
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Forum: European Armoury
18th April 2013, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 285
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kronckew
at the time of sinking, the mary rose was...at the time of sinking, the mary rose was thirtyfive-odd years old, and the pride of henry 8th's fleet. he'd just had it overhauled and upgraded to use the newer long barrelled cast iron cannon.... |
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Forum: European Armoury
29th March 2013, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 384
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kronckew
it looks like an attempt to emulate a katzbalger...it looks like an attempt to emulate a katzbalger type sword. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th March 2013, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 3,662
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kronckew
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th March 2013, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By
kronckew
people have been arguing cut vs. thrust for more...people have been arguing cut vs. thrust for more years than we have left to do the same :) i am reminded of jim bowie on the sandbar in 1827. stabbed thru the chest with a sword-cane, he killed the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th March 2013, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By
kronckew
mine has a razor sharp 'spatula'. against an...mine has a razor sharp 'spatula'. against an un-armoured opponent, it doesn't have to be pointy. northern thai/burmese like these styles. it puts a bit more weight forward & is a bit better for... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th March 2013, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,479
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kronckew
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th March 2013, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,479
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kronckew
? - why do they string the bows backwards (string...? - why do they string the bows backwards (string is on the wrong side of the recurve)? |
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Forum: European Armoury
4th March 2013, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,404
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kronckew
one of the lesser known roman weapons, the axe...one of the lesser known roman weapons, the axe was probably more responsible for roman victories than the gladius. while not normally used for direct combat, it could, and was, so used. i have read... |
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd March 2013, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,404
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kronckew
more along the lines of this forum,
here is how...more along the lines of this forum, here is how my latest 3 fokos heads were made in hungary: Youtube: Fokos Making (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3dW8-neJE4) His forge is made to closely match... |
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Forum: European Armoury
1st March 2013, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,404
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kronckew
they also make an anti-zombie 'tactical' spear...they also make an anti-zombie 'tactical' spear (in stainless-yuck!). just saw that one tonite on another forum, same 'ninja' guy with the balaclava. |
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Forum: European Armoury
1st March 2013, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,404
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kronckew
yes, it's really a ciupaga, didn't think y'all...yes, it's really a ciupaga, didn't think y'all would know that distinction. from the latter half of last century. the ciupaga has the distinctive shaped head & decorated haft. (my granny was from the... |
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Forum: European Armoury
1st March 2013, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,404
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kronckew
don't have one yet, tho i've read a lot about...don't have one yet, tho i've read a lot about them. almost bought a british one that was used on a revenue cutter & with broad arrow & rack number brass plate. sadly was outbid. it was in pristine... |
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Forum: European Armoury
1st March 2013, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,404
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kronckew
nice axes. sadly all mine are relatively recently...nice axes. sadly all mine are relatively recently forged. http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s231/kronckew/damascusaxe.jpg |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th February 2013, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 566
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kronckew
my inital impression was 1. too short for a lance...my inital impression was 1. too short for a lance 2. vague resemblance to a well decorated masai lion spear. 3. also would make a nice javelin from horseback. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th February 2013, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 566
Posted By
kronckew
as granny would say, "you could poke...as granny would say, "you could poke somebody's eye out with that". you should send it to me so i can keep it away from the children for you :) nice , wherever it came from... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th February 2013, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,154
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kronckew
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Forum: European Armoury
4th February 2013, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 699
Posted By
kronckew
i've amended my post ;) my french is rudementary...i've amended my post ;) my french is rudementary :) my german is a lot better tho. rouen used to be part of england tho, until the french renigged on their deal with henry V after agincourt that he... |
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