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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Yesterday, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 5
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Specialist?! Absolutely! ;)
Polish specialist......Specialist?! Absolutely! ;) Polish specialist... not so much... Yet, I polished the blade but then I etched it so the wootz pattern is very visible. ;) The photos are not accurate as they were... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Yesterday, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th December 2019, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 169
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Ottoman bicaq for translationCan somebody please translate he koftgari on my Ottoman bichaq?! :shrug: |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st December 2019, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 782
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st December 2019, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 782
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The name-game for oriental sabres is ongoing and...The name-game for oriental sabres is ongoing and has indefinite ending in sight. So I DO NOT KNOW THE "CORRECT" ANSWER (if there is any) to your question. Nevertheless, I will give you MY... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd November 2019, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 923
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What is this?
Is it a Nepalese kukri?
Is it an...What is this? Is it a Nepalese kukri? Is it an Indian tulwar? Is it Nepalo-Indian? Is it Indo-Nepalese? I simply believe it is a "kukri with a tulwar hilt." Simple and clear. And the same logic... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd November 2019, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 923
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Very interesting topic!
What strikes me at these...Very interesting topic! What strikes me at these swords is the unmistakenly Indian construction of the blade (with chiseled central ridge and reinforced edges). |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th November 2019, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,569
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th November 2019, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,569
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:D :D :D ... yeah, then at least looks like I...:D :D :D ... yeah, then at least looks like I write about something I know... ;) |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th November 2019, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,569
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th November 2019, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,569
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The daggers in the original posting are North...The daggers in the original posting are North African. Algerian to be more precise (however, an exact distinction between the place of manufacture is close to impossible since Algeria, Tunisia,... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th November 2019, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 661
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mariusgmioc
1. If it is wootz, then most certainly is 18th...1. If it is wootz, then most certainly is 18th century up to worst case scenario early 19th century. 2. The paddings may be and most likely is later, 19c replacements. Now, how do you know it is... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th November 2019, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 661
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I have a Katar with similar koftgari.
The shield...I have a Katar with similar koftgari. The shield may be wootz... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th November 2019, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,732
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mariusgmioc
Beautiful Katar, but more detailed photos would...Beautiful Katar, but more detailed photos would be welcomed. My guess is that the blade is one piece with the "bolster", then the arm guards and the transverse grip are forge welded to form one... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th November 2019, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,732
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mariusgmioc
Ariel's sword is definitely composed of a spear...Ariel's sword is definitely composed of a spear tip and a hilt. The thick diamond cross-section of the "zirah-bouk" tip makes it only useable for thrusting/stabbing, no cutting capability whatsoever. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th November 2019, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,732
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I believe there is some ambiguity here when...I believe there is some ambiguity here when talking about metal working, more specifically about welding and brazing. Modern welding appeared only by the end of 19th century, with the Industrial... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd November 2019, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 564
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th October 2019, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,732
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Soldering does not provide enough mechanical...Soldering does not provide enough mechanical strength. While stronger than solder, silver brazing is still not strong enough. But here it can be opened a long discussion about the strength of a joint... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd October 2019, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 982
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mariusgmioc
Not surprisingly!
From your photos, it appears...Not surprisingly! From your photos, it appears that the blade has indeed some rudimentary Indian ricasso. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd October 2019, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 982
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When I said "touristy" I didn't...When I said "touristy" I didn't necessarilly mean for tourists. What I had in mind was a lower quality of workmanship hilt that is not suitable for real use. Whether it was meant for international... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st October 2019, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 982
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mariusgmioc
Indian shamshir blades rarely present the...Indian shamshir blades rarely present the characteristic Indian ricasso. That is a characteristic of the tulwar blades. However, this blade a ppears to have a rudimentary Indian ricasso. In my... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th October 2019, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,054
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The marking appears to be a Katar, albeit somehow...The marking appears to be a Katar, albeit somehow different from the one in your example. However, drawing a katar is one thing and puncing/engraving one on the ricasso of a blade is something... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th October 2019, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,054
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mariusgmioc
Polish it, then etch it, on a small area. If yes,...Polish it, then etch it, on a small area. If yes, then the whole blade. I have made a thread about this long ago. Here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21732 |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th October 2019, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,054
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mariusgmioc
Judging from the photos is difficult, but from...Judging from the photos is difficult, but from what I see there is nothing "touristy" about this blade. Generally the "touristy" stuff is characterised by heavily decorated (mainly etched) blades,... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th October 2019, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 10,901
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