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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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shayde78
![]() I was reading this thread (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26739) and in post #2, Philip states that Indian blades with multiple narrow fullers are associated with the 18th and 19th... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() For what it is worth, I wanted to commend you both for taking the time to 1) address a perceived insult (not always easy to do), 2) respond to the person who felt they were being disrespected (also... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() Very interesting theory. Would explain many of the stylistic motifs on many African weapons, and would establish a common symbolic language across seemingly disparate designs. This is a quote from... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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shayde78
![]() The middle one, with the twist, looks as though it is intended to emulate a phallus from some large mammal. It looks to be carved from wood, so I'm not saying it is indeed one, but the shape suggests... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 475
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![]() Ah - got it! Yeah, I wasn't too impressed by how those turned out in the video. I appreciated the creative approach, but... :shrug: |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 475
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shayde78
![]() Thank you all for the feedback and guidance on restoration techniques. I do think this could be a fun project to undertake once I move. I currently live in a condo and have no proper workspace for... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 17
Views: 918
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shayde78
![]() Bryce, You are right about the orientation, and how this recurve design makes a thrust with the point much more efficient. I had to take my sword back in hand to fully appreciate what you were... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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shayde78
![]() Thanks for the picture, Kabur. To me, the idea of a rest/guide for the spear makes a LOT of sense. I don't know anything about the fighting styles of the Beja, but if they fought in any kind of... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 16
Views: 475
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![]() Thanks for the question - I do think the hilt is wood due to the grain and the way it is flaking. I suppose I could do a hot pin test and smell the results. Any thoughts on what kind of restoration... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 475
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![]() Ken, Thanks for weighing in. I agree - the sossun pattah was the item that interested me in the lot as a whole. Being that I got 6 items for less than I would have paid for that one sword, I'm OK... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 16
Views: 475
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shayde78
![]() Detlef, I always appreciate honest opinions and sharing of expertise. It is the reason I am a member of this site - not to have my hopes confirmed, but to learn more about the items I collect.... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 17
Views: 918
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shayde78
![]() Having received authorization to post the following pictures, I offer some examples of blades with similar curves, albeit none share the blade profile exactly, not are these from blades mounted in... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 17
Views: 918
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shayde78
![]() Bryce - I have thought the SAME thing. The recurve brings the point up into alignment with the grip to facilitate a thrust. That said, a typical sabre typically has the point in line with the grip,... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 475
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shayde78
![]() I'd like to get your comments on the Kindjal pictured below. This was part of a lot that I recently won. The condition of the items is not great (you may have seen the 'soussan patah-like' tulwar and... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 509
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shayde78
![]() That is a excellent question! My gut tells me it is pre-WWI. I want to say it is from the second half of the 19th century, but that is merely from the age that I believe the hilt shows. I have never... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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shayde78
![]() I am very wary of purchasing kukri from online auctions because I find it hard to determine the older ones from more modern versions (or outright fakes). However, I took a chance on this one because... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 17
Views: 918
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shayde78
![]() Thank you, Ian. The site in question does list the website in text on the images themselves. I could obscure this address by editing the image. However, I appreciate Atzi making an archive of past... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 918
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shayde78
![]() Atzi's site has some in the gallery of sold items. I'm not sure I'm allowed to post pictures from a commercial site but think I'm allowed if the items are no longer for sale. If someone can confirm,... |
Forum: European Armoury
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shayde78
![]() With the likely image of Cupid, I think the remaining words are "culo casto", which may translate to something like "chaste ass/butt/derrier". Maybe a bawdy refrain, or an admonishment to keep one's... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 918
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shayde78
![]() Quite right, Battara, hence my question. Is this an exaggerated form of a sosun pattah, or an entirely different form? So far, I've found but one other example with a blade like this. It was called a... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 17
Views: 918
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shayde78
![]() Thanks both for your quick replies! As promised a bit more information, and some additional pictures (forgive the horrendous quality!). The sword in question: 28" total length 23.25" blade 4mm... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 918
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shayde78
![]() I will post much more complete information soon, but I just acquired this tulwar hilted sword, and wanted to try and get some preliminary impressions. Would this be considered a sossun pattah? I've... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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shayde78
![]() Here is an example of a possible soussan pattah, but with the recurve feature I referenced above: |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 8
Views: 855
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shayde78
![]() Beyaautiful piece! Is this sharpened on the inside edge? If so, is this a soussan pattah? If yes to both questions, do soussan pattah ever have more slender blades that are truly recurve (and bend... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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shayde78
![]() Ah...yes! A peri is from Persian mythology, so that makes much more sense. A form of benevolent jinn. Also, the wings are more consistent with the carving depicting peri. Well done :) |
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