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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2024, 10:44 AM
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Algerian palas

The Algerian palas, are a known example without guard, however, they are rare. Also they are some pirate swords from the same area, North Africa.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th April 2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,031
Posted By eftihis
European arms were regarded superior than localy...

European arms were regarded superior than localy made in the balkans. So local smiths when they made a lock or a barrel, put latin letters in it so that it looks like coming from a european factory....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 622
Posted By eftihis
Mark and missing metal on a karabella type of sword

Hello, are you familiar with this makers mark on the blade of this sword? And what is the reason for the round shaped missing part of metal near the handle?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th April 2024, 06:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 819
Posted By eftihis
Νο, it is genuine, that means not made for...

Νο, it is genuine, that means not made for tourists. I forgot to say there is an exclamation at the end, "Ah, Vah!"
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd April 2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 819
Posted By eftihis
Smile Ηello, the text is quite funny "i will buy you a...

Ηello, the text is quite funny "i will buy you a small knife so that my passion will be satisfied" Somewhere from mainland Greece.
Forum: European Armoury 17th February 2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,964
Posted By eftihis
Seven barrel Nock type of gun percussion

This seven barrel gun looks similar to the famous Nock gun. However, there is no brand on the barrel and lock, and the lock is percussion. Is this a latter imitation of the famous gun from another...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2024, 06:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,639
Posted By eftihis
I believe these two are for pirate use also.

I believe these two are for pirate use also.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th February 2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,143
Posted By eftihis
Indo-persian axe with inerteed steel.

This axe has a clearly visible inserted area of steel in the middle of the axe's head! In this an old manufacturing technique? Would this be a different kind of steel? What is the reason for this?...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd February 2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,536
Posted By eftihis
Age estimation please

Hello, i need your opinion about the age of this piece, thank you!
Forum: European Armoury 30th January 2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,356
Posted By eftihis
Thank you Jim for your input.

Thank you Jim for your input.
Forum: European Armoury 28th January 2024, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,356
Posted By eftihis
Untill when a storta was used?

This is a storta from the 16th century. My question is, untill when a sword like that would be used? For example when Venetian forces conquered the island Lefkada in Greece in 1684, would some of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,860
Posted By eftihis
Hello, similar type here....

Hello, similar type here. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=27152&highlight=balkan+yataghan
Forum: Swap Forum 4th November 2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,713
Posted By eftihis
Delete

Dear Moderators, how can i delete this post? Thanks!
Forum: Swap Forum 1st November 2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,713
Posted By eftihis
5 various knifes

500 euro for the 5, INCLUDING shipping
Forum: Swap Forum 1st November 2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,112
Posted By eftihis
3 African knifes for sale

200 euro for the three INCLUDING shipping.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th October 2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 48,071
Posted By eftihis
I have something to add!!!

I have something to add!!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,987
Posted By eftihis
Thanks for the answer my friend TVV. There are no...

Thanks for the answer my friend TVV. There are no tugras on the silverwork, but maybe the silver rings were made in a different place than the rest of the gun. What is superb here is the silver inlay...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2023, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,987
Posted By eftihis
European style ottoman musket

It has been suggested that this high quality inlay work in the stock of this musket, must have been made in an Istanbul workshop. What is your opinion about the place of manufacture and the style of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2023, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,884
Posted By eftihis
Looks like N1 from central India....

Looks like N1 from central India....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2023, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,884
Posted By eftihis
North African ammunition bag

Looks like a North African ammunition bag. Any ideas regarding the specific origins? Area or tribe?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th June 2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,656
Posted By eftihis
I guess the first one is a kitchen utensil.

I guess the first one is a kitchen utensil.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th June 2023, 08:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 31,828
Posted By eftihis
A Turc with a mace

A Turc with a mace.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th June 2023, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,082
Posted By eftihis
Daggers with same type of hard stone handle.

Daggers with same type of hard stone handle.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2023, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,656
Posted By eftihis
Various axes

I would appreciate information about these various axes. Thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th June 2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 31,828
Posted By eftihis
I got these 2 maces recently. For size comparison...

I got these 2 maces recently. For size comparison i have placed them near an ottoman axe. What do you think, ottoman or Persian? The shaft is masiff iron. Also i am puzzled about the size of the...
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