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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2021, 07:15 PM
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Posted By mross
That looks really nice.

That looks really nice.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th August 2021, 08:23 PM
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Posted By mross
Blade looks older than the handle and fittings....

Blade looks older than the handle and fittings. I'd venture a guess to say the smaller knifes, sheath and blade are original. Handle seems to be a re-hilt.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th August 2021, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,891
Posted By mross
What is that imbedded near the tip? Looks kinda...

What is that imbedded near the tip? Looks kinda cool.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th August 2021, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,622
Posted By mross
Looks kinda touristy to me, does not give the...

Looks kinda touristy to me, does not give the appearance of age. But it's just a feel no facts to support it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2021, 02:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 23,207
Posted By mross
That is one sweet pedigree. Al was the best at...

That is one sweet pedigree. Al was the best at modern wootz.
Too bad I don't do Facebook. Do you have anything on Instagram?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th June 2021, 08:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,770
Posted By mross
Thanks, Norman. Yes I do trust the source, it was...

Thanks, Norman. Yes I do trust the source, it was not eprey but a dealer that has been around awhile. Unfortunately for me I cut my collecting teeth in the world of Nihonto. With them you could...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2021, 09:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,770
Posted By mross
The seller had the description as pre 1879 war....

The seller had the description as pre 1879 war. Does this seem correct? It is supposedly an English capture.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2021, 09:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,770
Posted By mross
Thanks all, special thanks to Norman. Mine seems...

Thanks all, special thanks to Norman. Mine seems to be the brother of yours just to the left of the knobkerrie in the central 3. Even the wrap looks similar, In your close ups which one is it? So...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2021, 04:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,770
Posted By mross
How do you differentiate between the throwing...

How do you differentiate between the throwing spears and the stabbing spears?
I thought the smaller heads where the throwing and the larger heads the stabbing?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2021, 07:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,770
Posted By mross
African spear

I'm pretty sure this is an African spear, but that is about all. This is not my area as I know next to nothing about it. I do hope it is an Assegai. It seems to have some age to it. The point is a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2021, 09:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,612
Posted By mross
There is a slight irregularity in the teeth,...

There is a slight irregularity in the teeth, easily overlooked or explained away, so most likely not unless I was going over it with magnification.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2021, 09:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,177
Posted By mross
Not sure where the Mindanao came from never said...

Not sure where the Mindanao came from never said it was. It is definitely Sulu. That was not in question. We will have to agree to disagree on the age though.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2021, 08:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,177
Posted By mross
No worries. He was referring to pieces in his...

No worries. He was referring to pieces in his personnel collection and ones he has seen in museum. He attributes it to around 1800. Which coincides with my estimate, the plus or minus was mine as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd March 2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,177
Posted By mross
This is the best pics I can do at the moment. My...

This is the best pics I can do at the moment. My phone is old and the camera not the best. But it shows what I want. The size of the kris under discussion and one of my archaics is spot on. Length,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,177
Posted By mross
Thanks for the input. Upon further consultations...

Thanks for the input. Upon further consultations and research I am going with a date of 1800 give or take a decade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd February 2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,591
Posted By mross
Jose, Looking at your work it is absolutely...

Jose,
Looking at your work it is absolutely amazing. What you are doing I think firmly puts you on the path that Buster Warenski took for his King Tut dagger.
Michael
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,177
Posted By mross
How long is your blade? Mine is only 19 inches.

How long is your blade? Mine is only 19 inches.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2021, 09:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,177
Posted By mross
New Kris off ebay

Not going to mention the seller as he is on the forum and can chime in if he wants to. If you saw the listing ya'all know who it is anyway. :D
I read the description very carefully and looked at...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2021, 07:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 24,108
Posted By mross
Panabi

Decided to a jump in on this and add to the reference photos.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2021, 07:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 23,207
Posted By mross
Anyway we could develop a list of wootz experts...

Anyway we could develop a list of wootz experts willing to take questions and give opinions on a blade?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,329
Posted By mross
The first one is kinda claymoreish. You would...

The first one is kinda claymoreish. You would have better luck at bladeforums.com on the sword forum part. As Ian stated they are all modern, there are a few makers and suppliers out there if any...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2021, 09:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,142
Posted By mross
recent ebay

Anybody see this little gem go off on ebay?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/284130480159
Hopefully one of you all snagged it. Looks like they are still going strong.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd November 2020, 09:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,961
Posted By mross
Full agreement, I have a Lively forge with the...

Full agreement, I have a Lively forge with the hand crank blower. One of the things I have heard others do but have not tried it as I am more of a hobbyist/deletant is using coal etc, to carburize...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd November 2020, 08:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,961
Posted By mross
That is cool. Keep at it. Lots of meteor material...

That is cool. Keep at it. Lots of meteor material available these days and not overly expensive. Love this stuff.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd November 2020, 07:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,961
Posted By mross
here's the page from Blade Magazine October 2020

here's the page from Blade Magazine October 2020
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