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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2024, 09:34 AM
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Posted By Marc M.
Hi ADS Since there was a layer of varnish on it...

Hi ADS
Since there was a layer of varnish on it I started with a paint stripper, took off the dissolved varnish layer with a 3M sanding sponge, then sanded away the fairly hard layer of rust with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2024, 02:47 PM
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Posted By Marc M.
Hi Detlef Here is my latest Boa Similar...

Hi Detlef


Here is my latest Boa Similar to your sword. It is a blade shape that is less common, but found one for not too much money. Condition according to the seller was in excellent condition...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th July 2024, 06:50 PM
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Posted By Marc M.
Hi Kronckew I am hopeless at such things as...

Hi Kronckew

I am hopeless at such things as attaching a link. The site is user friendly for me so that says something. The start page is a takouba , left click, click on swords/knives and on page...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th July 2024, 06:43 PM
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Posted By Marc M.
Hi Detlef Nice Boa sword you have, with a blade...

Hi Detlef
Nice Boa sword you have, with a blade shape that is less common. I stripped the blades of the red rust spots and put on a layer of metal wax. I'm not a big fan of over cleaned blades, but...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th July 2024, 03:45 PM
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Posted By Marc M.
Three Boa's

Three plain Boa short swords. According to the site africanarms.com, the narrow swords were used for plantation work. The wide one has a slightly different blade than usual. comments welcome....
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