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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th February 2013, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 698
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As far as a Mexican connection in the Philippine...As far as a Mexican connection in the Philippine goes ;) . Notice the guard style it the same as the other two... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th February 2013, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 461
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Tim
Nice find but the edge was thinned out on...Tim Nice find but the edge was thinned out on some type of grinder and to me looks more recent than not :shrug:. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2013, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 350
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Hey Steve
I'm glad you finally decided to just...Hey Steve I'm glad you finally decided to just go for it ;) :). It's a real beauty! Lew |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2013, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 621
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th February 2013, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 331
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th February 2013, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 281
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Yes and got on the cheap due to mis labeling it...Yes and got on the cheap due to mis labeling it as an african dagger :cool: |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th February 2013, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 331
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Interesting African daggerPicked this up for about $5 Recently made but exhibits a well made blade at about 6 inches in length.the wooden hilt has a step design that bites the hand during a thrust. It arrived today I cleaned... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th February 2013, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 281
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Detlef
Here is a very early example for...Detlef Here is a very early example for comparison. This is in my friends collection. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th February 2013, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 281
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Detlef WW2 or before carved bone and buffalo horn.Detlef WW2 or before carved bone and buffalo horn. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th February 2013, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 281
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Old Philippines BowieI stumbled across this on eBay. Looks like tap typical higher end Bowie from Pompanga? The blade is about 9.5 inches long no sheath. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th February 2013, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 236
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Lew
Nice find ;) It has age to it could be early 20th...Nice find ;) It has age to it could be early 20th century? Nice carving on the scabbard. Here are a few from my collection for comparison. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd February 2013, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 194
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Lew
Modern Somali Dagger For Comment.I was watching this recently on eBay and I am still scratching my head. Someone really must have wanted this bad. Evidently this is a better than average modern example due to the style and... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd February 2013, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 421
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Lew
I tend to agree with Gavin these swords always...I tend to agree with Gavin these swords always had some type of padded guard to protect the users hand as seen on many Scotish basket cup swords. I have seen these perforations in the same area of... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st January 2013, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 374
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The dagger arrived yesterday and as suspected the...The dagger arrived yesterday and as suspected the scabbard is trash the only thing salvageable is the leather arm band. One lobe on the hilt was cracked off but still being somewhat held in place by... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th January 2013, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 572
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Hi Lotfy
Very nice! Has lots of character and...Hi Lotfy Very nice! Has lots of character and you can still see a distinctive wootz pattern. The hilt is silver so at some time it must have belonged to someone of wealth :). |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th January 2013, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 383
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Lew
I can see no reason for this post without the...I can see no reason for this post without the appropriate connection to a past thread. If one exists please provide the link to it and I will add it. Thanks Lew |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th January 2013, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,608
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Lotfy
This is a typical quality jambiya for the...Lotfy This is a typical quality jambiya for the man in the street. Mid 1970-80s as you stated the hilt is lower standard but the blade seems solid. Of course it can't compare with the older... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th January 2013, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,608
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I updated the photo of the jambiya I cleaned up...I updated the photo of the jambiya I cleaned up the silver also. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th January 2013, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 556
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As of now they are in a cabinet draw I have a...As of now they are in a cabinet draw I have a small 9x10 foot room and many different things on display by region. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th January 2013, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,608
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th January 2013, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 556
Posted By
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The top group are wootz and the two left in the...The top group are wootz and the two left in the middle photo are also. The other two center right are pattern welded. The bottom photo the copper hilted one is wootz. The last two from southern India... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th January 2013, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 556
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th January 2013, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 556
Posted By
Lew
I etched and burnished inside of the fullers. I...I etched and burnished inside of the fullers. I buffed around the edges and the tip to bring out some more contrast between the two areas. See new picture above. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th January 2013, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 255
Posted By
Lew
Yes Chinese or even Vietnamese circa 1935-45 due...Yes Chinese or even Vietnamese circa 1935-45 due to the brass ferrules having no seam could have been made from ammo casings? Here are a few that I had at one time the smaller one is Vietnamese. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th January 2013, 04:10 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 693
Posted By
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Detlef
Very nice :). Is the hilt silver if so...Detlef Very nice :). Is the hilt silver if so try using a silver polishing cloth on it. Would love to see the embossing. Actually was able to make it out what a beautiful hilt :cool: |
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