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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th January 2013, 10:07 PM
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I see Ben`s replied....
linky...I see Ben`s replied.... linky (http://www.swordforum.com/forums/showthread.php?111100-Benjamins-excelent-research-work) spiral |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th January 2013, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 302
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Nepalese pattern militay kukri.id like to draw attention to Benjamin Judkins excelent work on historical Nepalese military pattern kukri. limky... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th January 2013, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 585
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Looks like an Indian copy of the original British...Looks like an Indian copy of the original British design. Theve copied them out there since at least the 20s probably longer ago than that, Spiral |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th January 2013, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,812
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I have read{But sadley cant recall the source}...I have read{But sadley cant recall the source} that many Ethiopean swords were imported into Yemen 2 or 3 decades ago to turn the rhino horn sword hilts into Jambiya Handles. Id guess this could be... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th December 2012, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: European Armoury
28th December 2012, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 368
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A dealer I know talked me through these about 13...A dealer I know talked me through these about 13 years ago, he always had one for sale... A shasqa too... Think they were his best sellers. Most of the Indian fakes of these are dated October... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th December 2012, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 7,770
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th December 2012, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 7,770
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As a further addendum, one of my 3 top favorite...As a further addendum, one of my 3 top favorite 19th century Newspaper block prints of Goorkhas with kukri, {Which I bought, to frame & display alongside my kukri collection.} Its nearly 2ft wide &... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th December 2012, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 794
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Interesting Gav, I hadnt intialy realy made out...Interesting Gav, I hadnt intialy realy made out the full pommel shape of that kukri of yours in the darker area of the photo. But see your point! And clearly with a military or more weapon... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th December 2012, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 798
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th December 2012, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 794
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Gurkhas loved a Limbu kukri... today as well as in WW2.I find it interesting that so many Gurkhas loved a Limbu kukri... even today as well as in WW2. This style of well known village kukri is easily recognised by ther distinctive butt shape. Many have... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th December 2012, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 7,770
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An interesting addendum to this thread comes from...An interesting addendum to this thread comes from "The Lushai expedition" Published in 1873 , Written by Lt. H.G. Woodthorpe of the Royal Engineers who served alongside the 44th Bengal infantry. {... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd December 2012, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 937
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Clearer photos needed, but at least one of those...Clearer photos needed, but at least one of those has a kaudi, kauda, cho, etc.etc. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/qwer3/kaudilesskukrilol_zpsbe4b760a.jpg I think at least 2 in the museam... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd December 2012, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 383
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Before jumping to , to many conclusians Battara ,...Before jumping to , to many conclusians Battara , as you rightly note, you should persuade Simon to post photos of all the kukris of similar date in that museaum... Although those posted doe show... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd December 2012, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 937
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A clearer Life size photo taken in 2005 by myself...A clearer Life size photo taken in 2005 by myself showing the slight vestige of the kaudi on the same kukri. This is typicle on the so called "kaudi less" pieces of this era. The older the kukri... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th December 2012, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,308
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th December 2012, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,308
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Intersting theory Ariel, possible as well!
If...Intersting theory Ariel, possible as well! If its not to much of a side track, I wonder if theres any possible historic connection to the fish symbol? Spiral |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th December 2012, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 937
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th December 2012, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th December 2012, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 937
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Thanks Fearn interesting,,,A fascinating...Thanks Fearn interesting,,,A fascinating read. As the auther says though.... "I did not use real values for the geometry. I used generic structural steel material properties and did not account for... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th December 2012, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 937
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Excelent Berk, Thanks Fearn if you can find that...Excelent Berk, Thanks Fearn if you can find that thread Id be interested to read it. Although thiese are full of symbolism {Like all Hindu weapons} The kaudi can have less estoteric uses as... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th December 2012, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 937
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Thanks Jim, yes its a shame JP had to leave the...Thanks Jim, yes its a shame JP had to leave the kukri world, {I am sure he looks in & reads sometimes still though.} The kaudi represt many Gods, Kalis cliterous is certanly one, Shivas cow hoof... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th December 2012, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,308
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Sure Ariel...
Heres a poor dove on a Shibrya,...Sure Ariel... Heres a poor dove on a Shibrya, {not mine.} {Dated 1942.} {photo at bottom, of all others.... :shrug: & A shark {or tuna? :eek: } that is... Top one in this... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th December 2012, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,308
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Interesting sword, No idea on the...Interesting sword, No idea on the hilt... Sometimes Syrians put slighty better renderd Doves on the blades, sharks to on occasion. Doves & sharks is that the light & dark sides of weapons? Spiral |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th December 2012, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 666
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