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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() No idea Rick. Several years ago I contacted Claremont College to inquire about the okirred Kampilan blade, since it has an acquisition number and the donors name, I thought I could at least get an... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() Another Kampilan to share. Published in Arts of Asia Jan.-Feb. ‘91 |
Forum: Swap Forum
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kino
![]() Selling a Knife that was collected in the late 70’s in Thailand from a Mahout. One piece construction with the hilt being hollow. Knife is accompanied with a scabbard. The scabbard is in good... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() (somewhere) could be “Moro” 2nd line, 1st word crossed out “Sul”, as in Sulu, 2nd word looks like “Island” 3rd word, the last 4 letters looks like”jolo” |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() Hi Xas, I don’t believe that it’s BangsaMoro. I haven’t seen others prior to this. Might you have photos of others? |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() Thank you Ren Ren. The second character that you speak of “rou”, could be loosely interpreted as “hand forged”. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() Does it make any sense? Someone said it means “good”, “correct”, but others said it didn’t make any sense. The bottom one that’s etched, seems too elaborate to mean nothing. Thanks. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() Winter BDU in the southern Philippines consists of an extra cotton shirt under the Malong, at night. :D |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() Once used does Nital have to be discarded or can it be re-used? Does it’s potency wanes with each use? Can it be safely poured down the sink to dispose? I suppose I can look up the MSDS for disposal,... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() The view from my monitor, to me the blade looks like it has shallow waves. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() Thanks Ian. I was adviced with the same information. We probably share the same source. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() Thanks you for moving it David. Kai, I thought Visayas because the blade profile was somewhat like a Garab, but....not quite. Ian, the blade does have a chisel grind. Does the octagonal... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() Overall length is 25”, blade length 19.25”. Blade is laminated, not peeled at the top the hilt. Hilt is carved out of Carabao horn. I’m guessing the teeth and fangs are bone. Handle and ferrule are... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() That's nice. How thick is the blade nearest the hilt? How's the blade constructed, pattern welded? Mono steel? Thanks for sharing. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() Really!! Well I guess that leaves more for others. Like you, I like them as well. That’s one beautiful sword. Thanks for sharing. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() Datu Puti?😊 Did you soak it or brushed on? Here’s an old photo of a dark stained blade. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() Nice pattern. I like it. What did you use to etch/stain the blade with? Thanks for sharing. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() The pommel can be classified as a kakatua. Blade has 5 waves, limaseko. Battara has already addressed the twist-core question. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() If you’ve seen the rigors that Xasterix puts his swords thru during test cuttings you’d see why he uses epoxy in place of pitch 🙂 |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() Hi Ian, did your hilt have the tenon as opposed to a mortise like Tanaruz’ hilt? Is the pommel solid silver or does it have a wood core? It looks nice. Good job Jose! |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kino
![]() Nice find, 3 swords with scabbards to boot. I agree with your age assessments. It's good that you're bringing them back to working order. By your description, they're wicked sharp. By resetting,... |
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