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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Today, 11:14 AM
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Views: 30
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Forum: European Armoury
21st February 2021, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 654
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He has two arrows held in his right hand, which...He has two arrows held in his right hand, which has drawn the bow back to his shoulder. It's a speed shooting technique that I have used myself. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st February 2021, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 338
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Perhaps I should have written "acid...Perhaps I should have written "acid bathed", as in the whole piece dropped into acid.including the hilt. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th February 2021, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 338
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th February 2021, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,925
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I think you are to be congratulated, taking a...I think you are to be congratulated, taking a punt and winning indeed. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th February 2021, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 725
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I would suggest this is a "Naga" or...I would suggest this is a "Naga" or snake blade rather than a Sosun Pata. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2021, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 533
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Wrong page for Mongolian, needs to go to ethnic...Wrong page for Mongolian, needs to go to ethnic forum.... but I have my doubts. It might have been made there.... but when? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th February 2021, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,155
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Normally these are identified by the inscription,...Normally these are identified by the inscription, or by distinctive mounts, having neither this is impossible to place. Sorry mate, sometimes that happens. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th January 2021, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,257
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Thank you for the link, some very interesting...Thank you for the link, some very interesting blades there, including what looks like a (pseudo) Shashka. Which reminded me that during the 17th C English Civil War a captured crew of Barbary... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th January 2021, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 660
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It's a Sosun Patta and a nice one. You did well...It's a Sosun Patta and a nice one. You did well there! |
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Forum: European Armoury
23rd January 2021, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,153
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David R
Looking at the construction, I think you have an...Looking at the construction, I think you have an 18th-early 19th century infantry officers or sergeants half pike.More of a rank symbol than a weapon, though known to have been used as such. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd January 2021, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 656
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David R
There is a certain amount of prejudice against...There is a certain amount of prejudice against brass handles probably because of the cheapo tourist pieces and imports. From what I have seen brass is used on genuine decent swords, but as issue or... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd January 2021, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,381
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As a collector of Japanese swords I would point...As a collector of Japanese swords I would point out that it is a bit more nuanced than that, though with a certain amount of truth. The old style care routine did regularly use an abrasive powder,... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st January 2021, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,257
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David R
A big thank you for posting those in the top...A big thank you for posting those in the top photo. All too often we see only the "pretty" examples, rather than the workaday ones carried by the majority. |
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Forum: European Armoury
19th January 2021, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,078
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Anyone else remember this one........Anyone else remember this one..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s0dRcdyizU |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th January 2021, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,087
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David R
The blade and scabbard are very nice, but the...The blade and scabbard are very nice, but the hilt is probably a walking stick handle. |
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Forum: European Armoury
14th January 2021, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 844
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David R
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Forum: European Armoury
14th January 2021, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 844
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David R
I nearly titled the post javelin head, but...I nearly titled the post javelin head, but thought it a bit too limiting. Regarding status, it was sold as an original by a UK dealer on ebay, so I have some comeback... if I can be bothered. It cost... |
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Forum: European Armoury
13th January 2021, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 904
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Sharpening a sword is like loading a gun, it is...Sharpening a sword is like loading a gun, it is only done in a western army when ordered by the command, it's a court marshal offence ( usually) to do so without permission As for where a blade is... |
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Forum: European Armoury
13th January 2021, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 844
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David R
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Forum: European Armoury
13th January 2021, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 844
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Bronze age spear head.My latest purchase, feeling withdrawal symptoms from near on a year with no fairs or markets I once again bought online..... Frankly I was not too sure about this one because there are so damn many... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th January 2021, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,024
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David R
That reverse grind on the tip was deceptive, If I...That reverse grind on the tip was deceptive, If I had not noticed the ricasso I would have agreed with you. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th December 2020, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,024
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David R
My eye was caught by this detail, a very typical...My eye was caught by this detail, a very typical western feature. No big deal, but I have not seen the same on eastern made blades, and trade blades are seen everywhere, and nothing wrong with them. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th December 2020, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,024
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David R
The elegant Parang looks to have a Western made...The elegant Parang looks to have a Western made blade, with the tip reground to the local style. Any marks or stamps on the ricasso ? |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th December 2020, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,530
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