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Forum: European Armoury
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![]() I am having a hard time getting past the fit and finish of the handle. I would expect the wooden handle to have proper bolsters to keep the ends from splitting or chipping. n2s |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() Here is my original thread that Fernando mentioned: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/is-anyone-familiar-with-this-trademark.257565/ N2s |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 11
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![]() It looks like something inspired by a haladie. But, that would have 3 dagger blades instead of the silly pizza slicer. N2s |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() There are more shown in this old thread. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20238&highlight=spain n2s |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,510
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![]() http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=65298&stc=1 Was this the one that you remembered? n2s |
Forum: European Armoury
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,875
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![]() For what it is worth. This looks like it may have been inspired by the US model 1909 bolo. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/uploads//monthly_06_2008/post-3410-1214170315.jpg n2s |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,087
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![]() So that would make this a real, mitmor, a "magic knife". Thanks for the help. n2s |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,087
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![]() What is most interesting to me is that the symbols on the top line on each side appear printed in the reverse order. So it is not about reading this from right to left or left to right, but from... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,087
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![]() This good looking knife (small parang?) appears to be of Malaysian origins to me. It is well marked and I am hoping a translation can help us to identify the period and place of origin. Thanks for... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,546
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![]() Are there any recommended references or articles on the Katar. I have several, but historical infomation on these has always seemed very scarce. n2s |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,605
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![]() BTW, if you look very closely at episode 17 "The turkey shoot", of the 1952 NBC TV documentary series Victory At Sea, you will get a glimpse of one of these knives being used by a native to trim a... |
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,471
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,471
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![]() I have no idea what it is, although if I were asked to guess I would say that it looks to have been a part of a oceanic canoe/boat. What do you think? Measurement = 28 inches tall by 20 inches... |
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,661
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![]() It looks small for a club. Perhaps it is a weaving tool. n2s |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,477
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![]() The tang looks like the handle had been peened pommel. Probably not a pole arm. n2s |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 11,100
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 2,363
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![]() I would like to know your opinions on this one. Particularly, when it may have been made and a translation of the Japanese markings. Thanks, N2S |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,317
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![]() Most likely it was exposed to the warm, humid and salty air in South Florida for too long. n2s |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,317
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,317
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![]() I am familiar with the officer's navy dirks which look very different. Would this have been an Army officer's dirk? n2s |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,317
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![]() Rich, Thanks for the input. I have found remarkably little information on these knives or any other antique Japanese knives online. n2s |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,317
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![]() This small knife has been in my collection for some time. I would like when it was likely made and whether it is consistent with known Japanese knives. n2s |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 29,119
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![]() I am 50, and I have been collecting and trading things since very early in life. n2s |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 3,160
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![]() Berkley, The handle has either been damaged or replaced. The original handle may have been a better match with that sheath. n2s |
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