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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st December 2023, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
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Posted By Montino Bourbon
i’m not an expert on this, but…

it looks like it has some wear on the handle. it might very well be old. If it is, it’s rare.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,430
Posted By Montino Bourbon
some pictures of the spine, and the end of the...

some pictures of the spine, and the end of the tang in the handle.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th December 2023, 10:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,430
Posted By Montino Bourbon
A little less than a quarter of an inch thick at...

A little less than a quarter of an inch thick at the spine. The tang is peened over what looks like a washer. I suspect old American too.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2023, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,430
Posted By Montino Bourbon
nasty ol’ knife

A garage sale acquisition. Very heavy blade. Any ideas?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th December 2023, 03:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,637
Posted By Montino Bourbon
truth

Ustad Ali Akbar Khan said: “ truth is not something to be thrown around, like dung, but must be used sparingly.“ So I understand what you’re saying.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th December 2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,637
Posted By Montino Bourbon
multimillion dollar fake

it might be out of line, but I’d love to know what you saw recently… That was a multimillion dollar bit of ‘shonkery’.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd December 2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,212
Posted By Montino Bourbon
In any aspect of art, there is both “knowing“ and...

In any aspect of art, there is both “knowing“ and “feeling “. and dealing with such things as “Tosan Aji” is clearly a blend of both. Thank you for your reply.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd December 2023, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,466
Posted By Montino Bourbon
thank you so much for this information. As I said...

thank you so much for this information. As I said before, this forum is invaluable.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd December 2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,212
Posted By Montino Bourbon
Thread

You used the word “Thread”. I feel that this word, as you use it, is huge. Is there a place where I can get info on this ‘thread’?

You’ve seen the Keris with Petruk, and very fine ‘sungginan’ that...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th November 2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,466
Posted By Montino Bourbon
for the price of a decent dinner out for two

they had a few others in there, including one that has been sanded so badly that all the pamor was gone. (Sigh.) this one at least was in pretty fair condition. Thank you, Alan, for your no nonsense...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th November 2023, 10:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,466
Posted By Montino Bourbon
PawnShop Keris… looking for information

I found this Keris in a pawnshop in a little town in Southern California. I would love to know what you all think. Thank you in advance… This forum is invaluable!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd November 2023, 03:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,413
Posted By Montino Bourbon
incredibly well constructed blade!

it’s definitely an exceptional dagger, but what I like best is the incredibly good construction of the blade. In shape, it resembles a Moghul dagger. Extremely functional, and really an excellent...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2023, 01:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,383
Posted By Montino Bourbon
you should try etching it.

an older piece would probably have hairpin lamination. It would be worth etching this to see if it is made that way.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th July 2023, 04:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,106
Posted By Montino Bourbon
yes, and in his adventures, he had his nose...

yes, and in his adventures, he had his nose broken; but that’s OK because my nose is broken too.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th July 2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,106
Posted By Montino Bourbon
here’s the finest one I’ve seen.

i’m not showing the rest of the Keris, because it’s very personal. I actually found it in a pawnshop. I have reason to believe it may have been made for an artist. It’s extremely fine. I had dreams...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th August 2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,381
Posted By Montino Bourbon
Thank you! I was wondering about its origin. ...

Thank you! I was wondering about its origin.

Is there a chance that the blade has 'hairpin folding', or is it (Probably) monosteel? Do you think it would be worthwhile to try etching it?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th August 2022, 05:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,381
Posted By Montino Bourbon
Tibetan 'down home' knife

Found this at an outdoor market for the price of a medium-fancy meal for two. Sheath covered with thin leather. Heavy blade; at first glance doesn't look like "hairpin folding". Full length 15 1/2...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th February 2022, 11:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,061
Posted By Montino Bourbon
Badek

It's a Badek, probably from Sumatra. Classic shape.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2022, 01:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,889
Posted By Montino Bourbon
Nice sword!

Nice and very functional blade, (I'm big on functionality) that I'm sure works very well for the work it was intended to do. I'll bet you can clear the line at the supermarket quickly with that. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2022, 01:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,043
Posted By Montino Bourbon
I feel that it is 'real', as it were, although...

I feel that it is 'real', as it were, although perhaps a 'status object' and therefore not a tourist item. Cheaply made blade, no doubt, but it may be unnecessary to have a good blade as long as the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2021, 01:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,478
Posted By Montino Bourbon
Did you find that in a thrift store in Santa...

Did you find that in a thrift store in Santa Barbara? I might have seen it. Not my area of interest, but a very fine find.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,994
Posted By Montino Bourbon
Thank you! I was wondering what the metal was. Do...

Thank you! I was wondering what the metal was. Do you have any idea of the date?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2021, 12:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,994
Posted By Montino Bourbon
Puñal for comment and info

I got this recently here in Marin CA. Burly blade, central ridge, and a beautiful handle. I'm not sure what the handle material is. The sheath is wood, covered with what seems to be aluminum. Silver...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2021, 12:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,028
Posted By Montino Bourbon
That is a Masai throwing club, usually used for...

That is a Masai throwing club, usually used for hunting small game.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th September 2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,212
Posted By Montino Bourbon
'Not knowing much at all.'

Dear Alan; My teacher, the incomparable Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, considered by many to be the greatest Indian musician of the 20th century, said, towards the end of his life that he "Was just beginning...
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