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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Yesterday, 04:05 AM
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xasterix
I'll try to dig back on the pics. I saw one for...I'll try to dig back on the pics. I saw one for sale on ebay I think either 2018 or 2019. Might be swimming around in Worthpoint :) |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2021, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 16,886
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xasterix
Amazing collection! One of the best I've seen so...Amazing collection! One of the best I've seen so far. May we inquire for more info regarding the 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 6th samples? The 6th sample seems extra interesting as it has provenance note. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2021, 09:35 PM
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Great samples sir Kino! I'm curious about the...Great samples sir Kino! I'm curious about the bottom kampilan. I think it's only the second or third time I've seen that type. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2021, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 214
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xasterix
Show us your kampilan =)I think everyone who's into Bangsamoro traditional blades enjoy the shared pictures and posts on the "...show us your barung" topic. I've been browsing for kampilan pics and info on this site, and I... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th January 2021, 04:06 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 16,886
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xasterix
Hi sir, it's a crack...the scabbard is damaged....Hi sir, it's a crack...the scabbard is damaged. I've included additional pictures. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th January 2021, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 16,886
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xasterix
Just received this barung last week, passed on by...Just received this barung last week, passed on by another forumite =) so difficult to get rid of the leaf-blade bug. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th January 2021, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 665
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th January 2021, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 665
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xasterix
Hi Detlef, I think we have similar pieces. Mine...Hi Detlef, I think we have similar pieces. Mine has a blade length of 51.5cm, and 78cm overall. The tip is also thickened at the tip. Spine thickness at the base is 0.8cm. I'm not sure what the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th January 2021, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 16,886
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xasterix
Merciful Lord...that's a king's ransom of really...Merciful Lord...that's a king's ransom of really nice barungs! Great collection! |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th January 2021, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 16,886
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xasterix
A really nice piece! This one has a lot of...A really nice piece! This one has a lot of character. I like how the original owner wrapped the whole hilt...I've wielded a very similar-looking sample, but its blade wasn't shandigan. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd January 2021, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 16,886
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xasterix
That depends sir. There are lavishly dressed...That depends sir. There are lavishly dressed samples that have "wise" blades. The kris in my avatar has an ivory pommel and suassa hilt, but the blade has chips and is slightly bent, obviously used... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd January 2021, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 16,886
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xasterix
I liked this thread a lot when I was starting my...I liked this thread a lot when I was starting my steel-collecting journey, so I'm necro-ing it. Here's my favorite so far. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st December 2020, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 946
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xasterix
Exquisite kris sir! Every line seems to speak of...Exquisite kris sir! Every line seems to speak of luxury and high taste. Merry Krismas! Rick, if we can only buy the whole rack...lol |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st December 2020, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 946
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xasterix
That's a good one! Looks very secure and still...That's a good one! Looks very secure and still battle (bottle)-worthy =) |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th December 2020, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 946
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xasterix
Elegant archaic kalis Ian. The horn hilt-suassa...Elegant archaic kalis Ian. The horn hilt-suassa combination is topnotch! Hope all's going well down under :D |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th December 2020, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 946
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xasterix
Leif, I vote to etch that kalis, might have...Leif, I vote to etch that kalis, might have surprises ;) |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th December 2020, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 946
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xasterix
Lovely keris examples! I'm beginning to develop a...Lovely keris examples! I'm beginning to develop a keris fondness and seeing why they're addicting to collect as well! Rick, really nice archaic twistcore kalis! |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th December 2020, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 946
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xasterix
Very fine keris sir! And happy holidays indeed....Very fine keris sir! And happy holidays indeed. How old would something like this be? I'm curious as I'm not that privy to keris info. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th December 2020, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 946
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th December 2020, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 946
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xasterix
Kris-kingleThe year draws to an end. Let's make a kris gathering for some holiday sights and cheers! Post your favorite kris from your collection. Keris are also welcome! Here's mine, a Tausug kalis. |
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Forum: Swap Forum
30th November 2020, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 571
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xasterix
LF: Filipino traditional bladesLF: Batangas blade (marked Taal, JC, or MCM) with leather scabbard Pira (any era) Tenegre Pinuti US-based sellers only...PM me thanks! |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th November 2020, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,172
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xasterix
Hi, just reviving this thread in the hope that...Hi, just reviving this thread in the hope that more people will contribute samples. This was passed on to me by a fellow forum member recently; it's a fine specimen and I'm honored to be entrusted... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th November 2020, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
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xasterix
There are great freight services that ship stuff...There are great freight services that ship stuff from US to PH at almost the same or sometimes even less cost than USPS and the like. Unfortunately I think most of them are at full capacity because... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th November 2020, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
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xasterix
Concurred with the previous assessments on the...Concurred with the previous assessments on the blade. Although the abnormally large size of the pommel, plus the deviant taper-construction of the grip-space vs most samples may point to a Tugaya... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th October 2020, 03:15 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,794
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xasterix
Thanks sir! Here are "raw"...Thanks sir! Here are "raw" pre-restoration pics of the hawkbell-guard kris. |
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