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Forum: Swap Forum Today, 08:52 AM
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Views: 909
Posted By Sajen
Dropped to 240,- Euro / $260!

Dropped to 240,- Euro / $260!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons Today, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 311
Posted By Sajen
Another vote for cow horn! ;)

Another vote for cow horn! ;)
Forum: European Armoury Today, 07:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 900
Posted By Sajen
Hello Marius, Yes, the velvet looks like it...

Hello Marius,

Yes, the velvet looks like it could be a later addition, keep us updated!

Regards,
Detlef
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi Today, 07:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 645
Posted By Sajen
Also very true!

Also very true!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th May 2024, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,076
Posted By Sajen
A panjang with the same gandar construction.

A panjang with the same gandar construction.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th May 2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 645
Posted By Sajen
:D:D Yes, we get smaller again as we get older!

:D:D Yes, we get smaller again as we get older!
Forum: European Armoury 12th May 2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 900
Posted By Sajen
I know next to nothing about European blades but...

I know next to nothing about European blades but could it be a 19th century Toledo dagger? ;)
Attached is an example I found on the net.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th May 2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,356
Posted By Sajen
Hi Marc, So I tried to help to get your...

Hi Marc,

So I tried to help to get your thread running! ;)

Regards,
Detlef
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th May 2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 645
Posted By Sajen
Hello Alan, It was my guess that this...

Hello Alan,

It was my guess that this unusual joint could be an old repair of a former restoration.
And yes, the effect that you can look as a bule over the heads of the vast bulk of people when...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 899
Posted By Sajen
Hi Jury, Yes, similar. But the one which...

Hi Jury,

Yes, similar. But the one which will come to my hands is a small sword or big dagger, something between your both examples and with a similar nice blade engraving like your long blade.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2024, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,217
Posted By Sajen
Hi Oariff, Yes, it's a Malay badik. Scabbard...

Hi Oariff,

Yes, it's a Malay badik. Scabbard crosspiece, the very nice handle in aka bahar, typical Malay. Also the scabbard foot is clearly Malay. Let me know when you get tired of looking at it....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th May 2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 645
Posted By Sajen
Thank you David! I also would call it patrem but...

Thank you David! I also would call it patrem but wanted to know what others think.
Like you I never before have seen such a joint. As you can see it's very well done.
And like you I like the pelet...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th May 2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 645
Posted By Sajen
Thank you Alan! Yes, the other keris is of normal...

Thank you Alan! Yes, the other keris is of normal size.
Forgot to give the size! The keris is 31,5 cm long with handle, the blade without pesi is 24 cm long.

Regards,
Detlef
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th May 2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 645
Posted By Sajen
Little keris for comment and a few question

A while back I got this little keris (patrem?) in a mixed lot.
It's a pretty well made piece in my humble opinion and all seems made together and fits pretty well.
My questions:
-- Would you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,356
Posted By Sajen
Hi Marc, I've had it many times that a post...

Hi Marc,

I've had it many times that a post received a lot of views but got.no single comment for a long time. But the many views show that it's interesting but people don't know what they should...
Forum: European Armoury 9th May 2024, 12:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,004
Posted By Sajen
Look here for better understanding:...

Look here for better understanding: https://www.alamy.de/fotos-bilder/lontar-palmblatt.html?sortBy=relevant
Forum: European Armoury 9th May 2024, 12:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,004
Posted By Sajen
Hi Jim, Lontar is a palm. The lontar palm...

Hi Jim,

Lontar is a palm. The lontar palm leaves are used to write on them, the scribes write or better scribe the text with the needle and rub a plant ash inside.The term I used was "lontar...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2024, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 899
Posted By Sajen
Hi Jury, Nice one! Funnily the one in the...

Hi Jury,

Nice one! Funnily the one in the pic is on the way to me. 51,5 cm long.
Forum: Swap Forum 8th May 2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 909
Posted By Sajen
Someone for 250,- Euro / $270??

Someone for 250,- Euro / $270??
Forum: European Armoury 8th May 2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,004
Posted By Sajen
Hi Jim, The knife you showed is also a...

Hi Jim,

The knife you showed is also a lontar scribe's knife. ;)
Attached a pic of my small collection of these knives.
Never believe descriptions auction houses provide!
Regards,
Detlef
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,309
Posted By Sajen
One of the best paradigms is for example hippo...

One of the best paradigms is for example hippo ivory, used overall in SEA but not found there.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2024, 08:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,309
Posted By Sajen
Very true! :)

Very true! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,217
Posted By Sajen
Hi Marius, Just compare the mouth pieces...

Hi Marius,

Just compare the mouth pieces from the scabbards, the one in question, my example and the ones in the given thread. It's the best evidence. ;)
Also blade shape, handle style, blade...
Forum: European Armoury 8th May 2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,134
Posted By Sajen
Age question, please compare carefully. ...

Age question, please compare carefully.

First pic. OP, the others taken from old threads.
Forum: European Armoury 8th May 2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,134
Posted By Sajen
I sincerely hope that Mgolab does not feel...

I sincerely hope that Mgolab does not feel attacked but instead takes a calm look at his axe and takes note of my arguments.
I think it makes more sense to tell the truth, it can be disappointing...
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